Learning Eruption In 30 Minutes!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

If you missed it check out Learning Riffs I Hate :p kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3vJZaloac6Ke6c

[@Frodojack]

Next try the intro to "Hot on your Heels" by Steeler.

[@Simonsmukke]

Next: learning smoke on the water in 2 seconds

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

Simon ah ..but learning it correctly

[@dabj9546]

Yeah cause he has honestly probably never played it really...

[@leftyzappa]

Hahaaha

[@sjgfloydrose1234]

😂

[@michaelcraig9449]

How about a difficult Ritchie Blackmore one like "Light in the Black" or "Child in Time", try that in 2 seconds..I bet you never even heard those songs.. try them.

[@adakhochalai]

Kmac can play eruption without learning it 😀

[@evil6564]

He sure can lol

[@NiklasMeads]

Kmac is OP

[@JPDC624]

3:46 Thank you for that! All we had was vinyl, not even VCRs yet, lol. We used to run the record player at 16rpm to slow it down an octave. You'd wait for MONTHS for them to come to town so you could see where Ed had his hands when he played a certain part, and the moment they would get to that part in the song, he'd turn and face his brother. DOH! Us local guitar players in rival bands would still help each other out trying to figure out this stuff. Since we had no videos at all, just the radio and records, THAT'S why when we all heard Eruption for the first time, we didn't know what to do, it was so mind-blowing. "How does he do that computer-like thing and the end with all the arpeggios????" Sounds goofy today but back then he was the biggest game-changer in rock guitar, hands down. Understand that radio was saturated with disco at the time so when this album hit, we went crazy. As far as impact, I put the first time hearing eruption right up there with the first time seeing Star Wars in the theater.

[@jupiter704]

did u guys have tab

[@emiliopoison]

This guy makes you pick ur guitar every time he uploads a video

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

thanks so much

[@MattKittredge2112]

Dude, same here. Anytime I watch Robert's videos for a little while, I can't help but grab my guitar, fire up my amp, and I end up jamming for about 2 hours, lol

[@soullessSiIence]

I make myself pick up my guitar. I have zero motivation 99% of the time xD

[@hollogyny]

emiliopoison - true that

[@saintrhoads3375]

Yeah, I've been trying to participate in each lick video

[@Tyler.Scott.]

Eruption is like the Holy grail of things to learn how to play on guitar

[@ryantetrault9696]

RIP EVH, the absolute GOAT, hands down.

[@simonrourke1978]

It’s great to see Robert hitting the wrong notes, having loads of string noise etc whilst trying to learn something new. It’s what I experience every time I learn something new, albeit nothing as hard as Eruption!

[@IMACHU272]

I paid 40 bucks for the VH tab book, totally worth it

[@hollogyny]

Robert you’re so amazing. One day a few months ago I got discouraged from guitar. But ever since I stumbled upon your videos and your fretboard decoder I got heavily back into playing!

[@keithgraham8515]

Haha.. I started learning this in 1979. Took about a year. I used my tuners for the whammy stuff. Putting it all together is the fun part!

[@civitv3216]

Learn the cliffs of dover intro it’s really challenging

[@jamesslossar3865]

Civi TV best song ever

[@adriankripp7314]

My favorite guitar melody solo or whatever ya wana call it..just music...i learned pieces of it just because it sounds so awesome

[@brettjohnson1597]

More of these videos! I've only been playing about a year now and it inspires me to see someone as good as yourself still learning new stuff similar to the way I try and learn them. I swear after about half way through your videos I want to pick my guitar up, then as soon as it is over I pick it up and start playing

[@dantrocks]

Watching you struggle has made me feel better about the challenges I face playing. I mean that in the most respectful way. You are still an amazing player.

[@erickg0569]

Thanks Robert for trying! It is nice to see an accomplished guitarist struggle to learn to play someone else’s song. I know now I am not alone... I feel like when I do this it’s like learning how to play all over again. Keep up the great work!

[@Zelomeisterdude]

I'm 65, can't play a fast lick to save my life....in 30 minutes I might learn the first note....sigh

[@bubblebass8498]

Zelomeister first note is just a slide down wards on the low E :)

[@N_B_123]

Zelomeister it’s cool dude it’s not like B.B. King was a shredder

[@adriankripp7314]

You and me both...i just learned a song I'll never try to learn to play...I'll stick to stuff thats possible with a little work..not impossible with months of work.

[@Ovcharka88]

All that matters is getting there. Through time and practice anything can be accomplished. I'm 18 and I can't play fast or shred like these people. I do all my guitar training as slow as a duck but getting to master it slow, helps without making mistakes when playing faster :)

[@MyButtsBeenWiped]

Never Give Up ! Never Surrender !

[@Michlandir]

Dude, when VH1 came out it never left my turntable for 6mos. Dropping a needle with surgical precision became second nature by default... great content, great channel, keep it rockin’!! 😎

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thats so cool. I cant imagine what it was like getting to be part of that

[@leonmohan1708]

If a true shredder like yourself is having this trouble, what hope is there for us mere mortals!! I always thought one day I would be able to play Eruption, but now im just totally bummed out!!!

[@obnoxious2909]

It's really not that hard. I truly think a lot of the time this guy fakes his "troubles" to make it seem harder. Still entertaining though lol

[@flyingwalnut2369]

It’s just scales done really fast all across the fretboard

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

When you can play the right notes at the right speed is when it gets hard to make it sound really good. I have heard maybe one or two versions that is even close to Eddie

[@jamsearch3366]

Yes I want to see more videos like this! Videos like this are so helpful on learning how to go about figuring licks etc. out. I would especially like to see them unedited with mistakes and all. Thanks

[@Musicore08]

This is awesome. Showing a really good guitarist actually learning, not just playing "perfect" love this type of stuff. I've been playing a lot of years and spend a lot of time watching guitar content on the tube. And it's always... Oh just do this! But showing the work to figure stuff out... Awesome

[@davesaenz3732]

Love this type of videos. You realize you make some of the same mistakes and thats encouraging for me as a beginner. 🎸

[@HeyLiem]

Before CDs came out we had 12 inch albums that ran at 33 1/3 RPM. Most record players also had a 16 rpm Speed which is extremely close to half, so if you tune carefully you could hear fast guitar playing at half speed, and one octave lower. You can still do that today with KZbin, put the speed on .5, half speed.

[@romanbriley2740]

U should try to build your own electric guitar that would be cool!

[@joeduncan4487]

*_YES BOI_*

[@isaacjohnson.]

Yes more please! It's cool to see you working on something, how you approach it, what you did when you have sticking spots, etc.. 30 min was obviously tough but man you still accomplished a lot. My 30 min would still be only 1-2 bars hahah!

[@sixslinger9951]

the little swing part is my favorite part of the whole solo and IS the toughest part to get too. Just shows the genius of EVH to even come up with that in a rock solo in 1978!

[@ToneD5150]

I have been working on Eruption for months to get it perfect! Just can't see learning it in 30 minutes! You are a great player!

[@mylo9753]

The fricking swing part is what got me too 💀💀

[@GsrDc]

Oh, Jack Butler is gonna like you. I think we all hit that moment where Jack realizes ‘Ooops!’ Thanks for a great video.

[@samuelleevallongo9752]

Tremendous attempt Rob, I idolized Eddie Carlos kirk and Jimi, I truly believe the key is they just let it flow and don't think of every single note

[@jamsearch3366]

I really really like that guitar. I wish I could figure licks and things out the way you can. I'm like about 1/3 there. So even though you have modern equipment compared to the days of record albums... well Kudos to you too. You Rock.

[@fadetoal]

I always get hung up on that D chord as well! Great job. I knew you would nail it! Awesome video into how to learn a rippin solo!

[@oscarcastillo6779]

Bro I like your honesty, playing and your guitar tune

[@timbennett6644]

I remember having to run my LP on 16 to slow it down and then the pitch was all off …lol. It took me so long to learn this. After seeing your video I might just have to revisit this piece… great video dude, spurred me on to relearn it correctly….

[@skipneumann1]

Amazing Slowdowner is really great for pitch and speed change- I use it everyday- still working on this since the album came out

[@sierraridgereaper]

I wore out my sears turntable and broke numerous needles droppin the arm over and over and over tryin to learn this. Never did get it right based on seein all the vids these days. The one good thing is I still have that original vinyl in the sleeve...😉

[@seanp777]

Nice video! My hacked up version is Corruption!!! Hahaha need to dust that off and try it again. 🤘🏼

[@Superjet113]

Haha, Corruption..lol

[@thepotato8445]

You did the whole thing wrong the tabs are as followed 0-3-5-0-3-6-5-0-3-5-3-0

[@brucetroy2558]

Robert, You have one of the very best AXE FX tones on KZbin. Can you tell me which amp and cab you are using for this video. Thanks

[@rikjones5924]

Your an amazing guitarist showing your human learning side..kinda reminds me of the ending of crossroads movie lol

[@krzekil]

I love it you learn a song the same way i do. With the tab and the song

[@schecterseven3894]

Learn eruption in 30 min . YIKES! you are truly inspiring Robert very cool vid .

[@chucksguitarshed2188]

Hey thanks Robert, this was cool episode hope to see more newbies

[@pip2934]

Really love videos like this 👍 great stuff :))

[@isabelllucas207]

Intro riff is e on b string e on 1st string open then your pulloffs. He plays the same riff on "I'm The One", two frets up

[@patambrosch7385]

Awesome, Edward is the man, love your videos

[@SoulofGrimm]

I would love to see a cover of his full solo.

[@jamesskaggs7691]

Yeah, I’m like you. I never sat down & actually learned Eruption. I do my own version. I call it my Faux Halen! LOL!

[@JoacolLink100]

“So here’s the part Im worried about *plays some chords*... playing a D chord, no” Killed me with that 😂😂😂

[@TotalKombatArts]

Robert, check out Pete Thorn's tutorial series on how to play Eruption. It's by far the most accurate and awesome

[@applescruff]

Great video Robert. Would love to see you learn the rest of this song. Any plans to continue this where you left off?

[@Guitarrobb1969]

Nice work Robert! 😊👍👍🎸🎶

[@cyb3r3vil30]

Watched Dime Bag play this I'm thinking he was all of 15 Out side concert in back woods Arlington Texas! The good old day's Thankz 4 memories Sweet guitar Home Slice No disrespect intended 30mins on master recording is not enough time Think of the time Eddie had in this

[@JPT00]

Absolutely loved this video😀

[@JPDC624]

2:33 everyone plays this part wrong, even the tabs in Guitar World magazine in the 80s never got it right. Here's how Ed played that rolling lick: Open E string, hammer-on 8th fret on B string (ring finger), pull off to 5th on B, pull off to open B, hammer-on 8th fret on G string. Play the 5 notes on each "beat". I up-pick the open E, just works better for me. Ready for a neat surprise? Slide your hand up two frets, still play the open E and play the same lick two frets higher... that's the lick in the solo for Somebody Get Me a Doctor at 1 minute 32 seconds. Still not done: take the Eruption lick and play it exactly the same way up one octave, barring the E and B strings with your index finger. Play those same 5 notes and you have the roll in the solo for Beat It at 2 minutes 56 seconds. Same exact riff, one octave up. I've wanted to post a video for years but I'm all acoustic now. SO, run with that and do a video on those three songs and break the internet. 🤣

[@viz2y]

at 1:25 when you say it's 9:30, my clock was at 9:30 also 😳

[@jaidonsvori]

When i clicked on this, i thought it was Jared Dines with a wig.

[@soullessSiIence]

Rob Scallon could use a wig, though :p

[@electroKrunch]

Ya kinda haveta put your head in Eddie space! No easy out! Just keep thinking about a kid that wanted to be the next Eric Clapton! He brought in tapping because he felt he was lacking as a guitarist back in '75. He was tapping for a couple years before the 1st album if I remember. I was a young guitarist & party animal in Orange County, CA back then. A buddy of my from the Continentals (Condo tract, Tony Alva also lived there) was from Pasadena & knew the Van Halen Family, that was my in. There's stories to be told from those early days, we'll see how it goes....

[@CalitranoN]

Dude, you made me feel good, i had a hard time with that part too,,, each part is hard... ugh!

[@cliveclive54]

30 minutes a day for a year! :-) \m/

[@jeffreybuckingham3782]

Wow! You get all of this new gear, and all you have is MANGLING 'Eruption'? I would absolutely love to own a Friedman!

[@brockstehlin]

I’m struggling with my right hang picking and moving my wrist too much so you should make a video with tips on helping that

[@hanzalamin]

Tbh in 1/2 hr you learned then i could in a year so👍👍

[@godofrock50]

That is one killer Friedman guitar!

[@JUGGERNAUT606]

Yeah man, it's very tough- I learned it at age 17 with the help of a great teacher (Rusty Anderson) took me about 4-5 month's to get it down note for note👍

[@electroKrunch]

I was trying to learn in on vinyl & cassette back in the day. I had a fostex tape thingy that helped some

[@landonbailey]

cool stuff! you can play back a lot of videos at half speed and the people talking sound like they are stoned. good laugh :)

[@stopmotionmoron2373]

I've never sat and tried to learn eruption,this is the first video I clicked on

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Nice bro! Congrats on the new axe

[@GetawaysandGuitars]

The first ten mins sounds like my attempts so far! The tapping section is the easy bit - go figure ;0/

[@mulfss]

Funny how it sounds the coolest too

[@celebconvos]

Sick Video

[@arrionstrichow5155]

After you said you can change the speed of the video I watched like 5 minutes of it really slow and just pissed myself laughing the whole time 😂

[@electroKrunch]

Y'all shoulda seen Eddie at the house parties in the Pasadena hills back in the day! Blessed to be at some

[@benparsons4979]

r/thathappened

[@vaughnswank]

I love that guitar

[@bodazofa123]

Are you a lefty? Holding the mouse with you left. Asking cause I am but I play righty too

[@es0676]

Great, keep it up!!

[@viper1vols]

D-Tuna... neat bit of kit

[@juliAnarchist]

I'm gonna say just two words: PETE THORN.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

haha yep I use his video in this video

[@juliAnarchist]

Nevermind just saw it lol

[@juliAnarchist]

keep at it bro, I suck but i can play it at about 80% speed thanks to pete and it feels amazing the rare time i nail it

[@landonbailey]

you said 8 :P

[@joeydavis7722]

Dude sounds like David Cross from the movie run ronnie run

[@guitarwalker1]

When you use songsterr look for where it says the tuning. You should be able to conver it to standard tuning

[@brunolevasseur]

You have choosen Pete Thorn who plays it maybe better than EVH himself... Nice shot! ^^

[@feliciastuddard6458]

Happy accidents?who r u Bob Ross?

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

Nice job! Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them very much. Have you heard of Mike Himmel? Check out his 40th Anniversary video.

[@cyanidejunkie]

Only guitar player male or female, that ever nailed eruption note for note, and got the feel, is Pete Thorn... and, gives a detailed lesson too... cuz badassedness. Check his videos out.

[@starslikelittlefish6669]

Tina s played it too on her youtube channel

[@bendigstrails]

Satchel plays it very well.

[@electroKrunch]

Eddie always had a rhythmic base to his chops. He was always trying to emulate Clapton & he felt he always fell short

[@mototheroad2566]

Karl Engstrom he would have to slow down to do that ....lol

[@rhettlila1855]

Now do the solo in My Sharona

[@brunolevasseur]

I think the treble part is by far the hardest part to play. That's really a question to ask to EVH, cause he never plays this part on stage....he doesnt care, I think....:-P

[@TdoubleUitsme]

Great idea! Liked learning with you. You’re my guitar mentor!

[@calebproductions5970]

Thumbs up 👍

[@bluesdude1194]

Dweezil Zappa does a fantastic version of eruption.

[@dougreynolds4721]

I remember when cassettes came out and we entered the age of record copy technology advancement I.

[@johnnyfaiella151]

How did you transpose the song to standard in songsterr

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

No one loves EVH..more than me..I've studied the mans breakfast...And I dont play it either!!!..but WHATS really depressing to see little girls from Japan naiing it 🤣..Oh any by the way.I was one of those guys sitting in front of a turntable FOR HOURS..no tabs...no video...no live shows..no teacher..BRUTAL

[@barryloftin4159]

Hey if you think vinyl was bad I learned that by cassette tape and wore it out lol 😂 rewind rewind rewind ha ha but I got it done bro ????

[@Daniel-ge6mf]

Try cathedral by Van Halen as well

[@mcelfishb]

I would LOVE to learn ice cream man!

[@fishboykpw]

3rd lesson ive tried. Is this one tuned down a helf step? Lets see. No its standard AT LAST

[@jakub8302]

Tuning down a half step isn’t a big deal though. Takes what? 5 minutes or less!

[@fishboykpw]

@@jakub8302 Not on a guitar with a floyd my dude 🤪

[@donaldramone6517]

Teacher it’s weird to see that you are actually human- i had my doubts till now-ps: 40 years ago summer was so boring it was actually fun to scratch up my vinyl records with my foot trying to learn

[@metalfan7625]

How long if I have never played guitar?

[@Bacontruffle]

I know it's probably a ridiculous request, but maybe you could do a video learning a Nick Johnston song or a Polyphia song... in an hour?

[@yeetmixclear]

6:56 how does the string not snap when he bends like that??