Van Halen - Ice Cream Man - Guitar Solo Lesson with Tabs!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

dude you are the BEST!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hi Robert, thank you! YOU are the best! :)

[@josephvega3763]

That was sick indeed!!!!!!!! Straight fire!!!!!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

@@josephvega3763 Thanks Joe! :)

[@josephvega3763]

@@PDXguitarfreak appreciate sir!!! Its super easy to complement awesomeness!! Thank you for the videos...seriously helpful! Rock on!

[@samuelcarey9042]

This was is my favorite solo EVER

[@RobertSmith-lg7jp]

One of the hardest solos on the album. Timing and feel are a must . Great job .

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks Robert! :)

[@charlesmayer7097]

I've been trying to learn this solo since about 1990 and I must say that this is the best most helpful lesson/ breakdown I've seen and heard! Thank you so much!!

[@Vic-f1t]

hope you nail it now? 😊

[@Mark-rh2wi]

I'm with you.

[@advantechpro]

You are not playing it correctly I assume you know that and trem picked over all the tapping. If u are doing your version great. But shouldn’t you teach the correct way. I spent months on that solo when I was 15. It’s Eddie dude. Tap the solo man lol😂

[@advantechpro]

Still sounds good sorry if sounded rude

[@adamwarlock5286]

Any body else here after Ed's passing ? Devastating news. RIP Edward Lojewik Van Halen You were the best of us . Thank you PDX for keeping the flame burning brightly.

[@BanishedToEarth]

Can we all seriously share this channel Everytime we get a chance! This guy deserves 1 million subs. I try other instructors but they have so much BS involved it's a buzzkill... This guy has made some of the best solo lessons online. Dude got mad teaching and playing skills. Tabs are spot on!! The little nuances are described in depth too WTF!! Holy Whammy Bar Dips Batman!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

I really appreciate that, Michael! It is comments like that which encourage me to keep doing this, since the ad revenue equates to less than minimum wage when I factor all the time invested LOL :) Rock on!

[@jmata4237]

You know, the amazing part about this solo is that Eddie doesn't even use his 3rd finger in that wide stretchy part. I was watching his solo from the US Festival and he stretches his first finger 12th fret, to 2nd finger 16th fret, and 4th finger 19th fret, and continues to the lower strings. His hand at that point kind of remind me of when the Predator took off his helmet for the first time and you see his crab like finger face. That is one impressive stretch Eddie had and to be able to shred the way he did was crazy. Long live the KING!!

[@jaredray7001]

Bro you're a monster!!! You, Carl Brown, and Jim Wolf are the modern Clapton, Beck, and Page fo sho! Thanks for all you do for our community!!!

[@6stringstorulethemall967]

I love that you go into the nuances of the licks and not just how to play them. Fantastic work !

[@SFBGuitar]

Dude, you totally nailed it! I love your forensic breakdowns of EVH solos. And this is one my favorites of his, and one of his most lyrical.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey thanks Steve! I hope all is well bro! :)

[@bluegroove536]

The best recreation of this solo out of any I've come across... masterfully done! Thank you

[@chrisruef9221]

Here because @Rickbeato was talking Ice Cream Man on the anniversary of Eddie's passing. Great playing and lesson on it. That stretch was discussed. Rick asked Phil X if he could play it and Phil said that stretch is too difficult.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

LOL it's a bit awkward for sure! :)

[@whatarefriends4]

You do realize this is a masterpiece. Dave is equally as brilliant. “If ya let me cool ya one time you’ll be my regular stop” The whole ice cream motif done to perfection

[@rahl1233]

Dude, you smash it every time! One of the best channels there is

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks very much bro! :)

[@dangreenwald1]

Really great tutorial - love how you don't waste time on the "easier" parts and get right to the important stuff.

[@K-Rockola]

Thanks man, best lesson yet. It always kills me the little nuances that EVH had in his playing that drive that feel. if you try to cheat using standard patterns and riffs, you lose a lot of that feel. You captured it all here, with a great flow and vibe - not forced at all! Big kudos...

[@mKreifeldt]

I’m about to try to tackle this one in my lifelong quest to be able to play all of vh1…if anyone else just can’t make that huge stretch 12-19 without pain don’t risk tendinitis you can cheat by just tapping/pulling off. Won’t sound exactly right of course but it delivers the effect and you can just make up for that by nailing the rest of this killer solo. And kudos for working this out! Frustrates me to no end with all the musical education I’ve had I’m absolutely dysfunctional when it comes to figuring out songs and especially solos.

[@matthalo89]

Love how you teach these guitar solos. Currently learning this solo right now and your video is the best I’ve seen. Keep ‘em coming!

[@MillerHammer]

Damn you make EVH solos look easy to play, i'll try this one. Thanks for another great lesson!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you Lucas! I appreciate the nice comment! :)

[@todds79jag]

that 12 16 19 beginning riff is frustrating af lol... It keeps me motivated ! Great lesson thx

[@sixstringsandtenfingers3219]

Finally a good lesson on this song! Love your Channel and can’t wait to see more, love that Wolfgang just got a MIJ wolf myself. Cheers, Rock on!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey thank man, I appreciate the comment and congrats on the Wolf purchase! :)

[@sixstringsandtenfingers3219]

Thanks!

[@d.7868]

that palm muted delay at the end of the stretchy lick is rad!

[@rolandodacion7093]

I like seeing how this was taught by this guy it is very precise . Thanks a lot from winnipeg

[@svarthelikoptern]

I think the way you teach is great. Only little talking, the parts are split up into small sections, they are timestamped. Really fun and easy to learn our fave solos. Thanks, mate!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

You are welcome! :)

[@waynelewis4466]

I finally got it thanks to you my friend never thought I could do it in a million years.

[@guitarist4609]

I love van halen and your the only teacher on KZbin I watch for these accurate tabs

[@walterwhite3372]

same i’m 14 and i’ve been playing for 5 yrs

[@in5d]

AMAZING!!! and that stretch is KILLER!!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks in5d, yeah it is LOL :)

[@in5d]

@@PDXguitarfreak I don't know what jealous idiot gave you a thumbs down but I get idiots like that as well on my channel... you can't please everyone!!!

[@russbeard3665]

Thanks bro, you filled in some of the blanks I have had on this solo!

[@doolmon8857]

Thank you soooo much! This is awesome as usual!! The way you break the lesson down is very helpful to learn this difficult solo (difficult for me anyway:)). Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

You are welcome! :) Rock on!

[@DavidShepard-ke9su]

Woderful. Thank you! Man, that 12 to 19 is a hell of a stretch!

[@VanHalenStarWars]

You make it look so easy, very impressive chops indeed. I learned it with the opening run e-14th fret like you said back in the day.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks man, I appreciate that! As for the 14th fret thing you referenced, it's funny because that transcription became like the gospel for it. It's been repeated in other tabs so many times LOL

[@alexanderwhite7187]

Fantastic lesson. Personal input and experience is always good and explanations why you might approach sections a certain way are always helpful....not enough of it around.

[@robertsmith-ux8ls]

Great lesson and playing. I've been playing for years and this solo is all about the feel and phrasing.. dam Eddie is king!

[@alcondragon]

If you don't mind Mr. PDX, if your students are having any sort of trouble figuring out where Eddie has come up with his Mountainous and Wondrously Amazing guitar solos, here is a brief explanation. Eddie and his brother Alex were both subjected to their father being a full time musician, they were as children made to take CLASSICAL PIANO Lessons for 6 years if I am correct...... Eddie's foundation is actually classical, thus his expanded notes by using and being played in the "Finger-Tapping" format... Now add in riffs of the Blues always using triplets which sound much more than just 3 notes. Due to Eddies speed and dexterity this was part of his Ultra Feee-Nominal addition to a background of Classical, Blues and Soul! ....Not failing to mention that Eddie Van Halen is in a tie with Jimmy Page for being 2 of the Greatest Rhythm Guitarists to ever grace our Ears and this very Planet!.....Thank YOU PDX, let us NOT forget your amazing Guitar Skills that allow you with ease to bring us to life the very Mystical Edward Van Halens skills and songs..............We Bow to thee Sir PDX..... God Bless!!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Well put, and thanks Jim for helping educate the masses with the good words :)

[@cscoioscscoios2768]

Dude, your Van Halen lessons are spot on! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@dannyboyno2]

I love this guy as a teacher. Such a great player with great feel and poise, loads of patience when explaining the licks, the tabs are spot on, and he seems like such a nice bloke too. Defo subscribing to your channel!

[@5150rob]

Freakin awesome!! Best transcription EVER of this solo... Great job man... great job

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey thanks man! By the way, I remember you as the guy with all of the VH guitars. Awesome collection.

[@srhatfield]

I can't imagine anyone doing a better ICM solo instructional video than this. Great job! (oh yeah, and subbed!) 🙂

[@alcondragon]

Ahhhh, you're back!!! (About Time!) Great to see this note for note. The King (Eddie Van Halen) Most these kiddies really just don't understand he is and was a Gawd back in the day, you continue to prove it each and every video!.... I saw them 5 times, 3 with Dave and 2 with Sammy!... (have to tell you) I'm 58 now and will be doing videos of guitar solos using BIRDS of Songs (yes actual Birds) and the solos are phucking incredible because I've turned their song into actual solos.) Love your videos! God Bless!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you Jim! Your comment about birds really has me intrigued LOL. Just because of that, you just gained a subscriber :)

[@alcondragon]

@@PDXguitarfreak LOL...thank you kind Sir! I've been recording them for years and piecing them into solos. It's amazing! Soon, very very soon I will start to upload. I've had to put my Mom into Hospice (been taking care of her now 10 years) she is very ill. But I will begin shortly!

[@Billted7]

Excellent breakdown!!!

[@PhilFeedback]

Very impressive, good job! Thanks for sharing your video with us! The tabs definitely helped

[@motorcityaxeman7059]

Ahhhhh...my favorite VH solo. Thanks for posting!!!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

You are welcome bro! :)

[@VanHalenIsolated]

I thought I’d never be able to do the stretch but I sit my guitar up on my left leg as my left foot is resting on something higher (approximately a foot or two off the ground) with my guitar vertically like Eddie live. It’s sounds awesome with delay and a phase 90! Thank you for the correct version yet again for the most difficult tab; more so than Eruption for me. I’d still love to hear Van Halen’s D.O.A solos :) even better would be the whole song except for repeat parts. There’s a lot of cool transitional licks in that song.

[@lgmnowkondo938]

Come on...this is just an absolute schooling on how to rock...and how to roll with style and feel! God...Edward...he was just a kid when he laid that track down...it's unreal!!

[@geemac7267]

You really do a great job explaining these songs and the tab is a big help too. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@thecomingstorm5882]

another awesome vid. Glad to see your making vids again.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you! :)

[@jng1226]

Extremely accurate compared to other online lessons, subscribed!

[@NeilAloha]

Thanks!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks bro!

[@beeedoh4802]

Absolutely excellent, as always. Thank you!

[@markslima1557]

Dude these videos are so detailed and accurate!! You are the greatest thank you!!

[@mindtricky]

This is the best guitar solo ever.

[@KenDecker101]

My favorite VH solo!!! Can't wait to try this!!! Thanks!!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

You are welcome! :)

[@zaktemple3401]

This is a fantastic cover and lesson 🤘🏻

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks Zak, I appreciate that! :)

[@NeilAloha]

I love how you play the kings solos So I come to your channel For that part

[@rodmunch47]

Great job as always PDXGF! Seriously.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you, Jake! Rock on bro! :)

[@bernan1]

If using a metronome to build up speed, the tune is 178bpm. Also...I'm guessing that opening lick comes from Eddie's piano background (classical) transferred to guitar. Such a monster lick...

[@PhilCytheria]

awesome playin bro, evh rocks !!

[@marksanders650]

They can tab the notes all day but Eddie's finesse is un-tab-able! Thanks for some good pointers though! Great job and that's a lot of work what you're doing! Keep it up...

[@Iwannaps5]

That hand stretch is killer man!!!

[@Hydrophish]

Basically impossible for my hands 😢

[@marktokachrealtorassociate1951]

You got this so close! I learned a lot from this. On the first stretch lick I think he pulls off from 19th fret to 12 fret instead of picking it.

[@frankweber6716]

Robert Baker is really great too and who does not agree with his comment??? I would hope no one!! You are the best!!

[@michaelpanella223]

This is killer! Thanks for the tutorial I never could have gotten this without it🤘

[@MJCGuitar]

Thanks for you clarity and hard work on this.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

0:05 1:02 1:31 2:00 slo mo 3:04 second half

[@michaeleaster1815]

An epic solo (often cited among VH's best) and an equally stellar lesson! :-) Thanks (as always)! It must take a ton of work and we all truly appreciate it, Dave...

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you too Mike, for hanging me with me for so long and being such a cool dude :)

[@RobNY5150]

Awesome! One of my favorite solos of all time!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks Rob! It's indeed a classic :)

[@theofficialmattyzmusic]

Awesome. I’m gonna try this out today. Thank you. 🤘🎸

[@iainwhite3476]

Amazing lesson and player thanks!

[@Weshopwizard]

That guitar is sick!!!!!!!!!

[@LouSiffer]

I was convinced I was losing my mind when I noticed that "misprint" and trying to make sense of this after playing through it a few times....only to look at your comment on said "misprint", and It was THEN I realized I'm sane after all!....(well, somewhat sane anyway).

[@Charvel1980]

Excellent!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks Dude!!! :)

[@vincentvince196729]

Congrats, good job dude, thanks a lot for sharing

[@constantinovalidakis8427]

You're the best!! Love your videos dude... is there any chance that you do the "sinner's swing" solo? That would be killer... anyway, thanks for this videos, keep doing it!! 💪

[@JB-ob8qu]

Awesome lesson!

[@timpitts9256]

Most accurate one on here. One typo on section 4. 2nd note should be 12 E not 15 G. You played it right though. Thanks

[@glassslide]

Just killer, thank you so much!!! GREAT JOB!!!

[@caryverhalen]

Fantastic solo cover!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks so much Cary! :)

[@zackvanhalen]

Wow, literally perfect.

[@fuzzcous]

Nice lesson chief!👍

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks bro! :) :) :)

[@therockstar7443]

Hell of a Job Bro 🤘🤘🤘

[@hazor777]

Perfect! As usual!

[@srwaite7]

Fabulous job! Thanks so much for sharing. 👌🏻🕶✌🏻

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks Steve! :)

[@calvincraft5626]

Smoking. I wish I could play half this good.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey thanks bro! :)

[@goner-xk3os]

awesome job!

[@danielleiva9456]

Fire... pure fire...

[@andybrown1439]

uhh yahh...way better channel then that one guy who's name is a certain type of food maker, just sayin...

[@PDXguitarfreak]

LOL I can't figure out who you are referencing, but I appreciate it Andrew! :)

[@ZYVZX]

@@PDXguitarfreak baker?

[@cigdamagelungs]

Real nice

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you!!! :)

[@Alex_Nicolas1]

Great lesson broski

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you Alex! :)

[@tim46387]

Nailed it

[@curtmiller5334]

Please describe your full signal chain. Your tone is really good.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks! I'm basically running my guitar into a Line 6 Helix... and then right into my PC :)

[@montagedrift]

hellacious stretch for me 12 to the 19th, I need an extension...........that's what she said....

[@RC-Heli835]

Man you are awesome!

[@Mathisdebeaumont]

thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@davidemmons899]

I'm probably wrong, but the tab starting at 6:05 shows a G note played on the high E string after the first bend, but from what my crappy ears hear and watching you play it looks like you're playing an E note on the high E string after the bend.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hi David, you are ABSOLUTELY correct. Thank you for catching that and my apologies for missing that when I was editing! :)

[@DaveHobbs]

Amazing!

[@Anthony-nk4ky]

What even is that stretch?? I thought the stretch Dime does in the CFH solo was tough

[@tandybare]

oooops. I just had a happy accident. That's a top notch lesson you did there!!!

[@justicewithjudgefleischer]

Kickass PDX...got the solo with your help but what about the outtro?

[@frankwachter7371]

Wow! That is spot on! love your lessons- precise and to the point with not a lot of gibberish. Gotta ask- what pickups are you running? or if ya don't mind me asking, what gear setup are you using? sounds great!

[@HBar-pk7zq]

Great lesson...I hate that stretch...short fingers....

[@andrefrazao9245]

Me: *Looks at my left hand thinking about the stretch* Left Hand: *DON'T*