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tapping bit in eruption

markc2005
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05/27/2006 2:12 pm
does the tapping bit in eruption by van halen make anyone elses arm hurt?
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05/27/2006 4:26 pm
it makes my ears hurt
Originally Posted by: schmangeugly fat chicks
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05/27/2006 4:39 pm
heyyyy thats the only cool part of the song!

ummm to tell you the truth, if you do it right, theres nothing difficult to that part. it depends on how you are holding the guitar. but if you hold it right, your left palm will be mostly on the neck, and your right hand can even hold the neck over the strings while tapping with one of your fingers.

are you sitting or standing?
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05/27/2006 4:56 pm
When I've been tapping for a while my fret hand gets pretty tired and my muscles are kinda tense. Just tap or do some legato everyday and you'l eventually get more muscle and be able to tp for longer periods without any pain or tiring your muscles.
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05/27/2006 5:34 pm
thnx alot guys im sitting, i think its probably what elklandercc said because this is the first time iv tried tapping
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05/27/2006 11:01 pm
Originally Posted by: markc2005thnx alot guys im sitting, i think its probably what elklandercc said because this is the first time iv tried tapping


so its your first time tapping and the first thing you do is play eruption? good god!
Originally Posted by: schmangeugly fat chicks
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05/27/2006 11:32 pm
Make sure you are relaxed when playing. If you become overly tense, injury and tiredness can/will occour.
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05/28/2006 2:12 am
Originally Posted by: pureso its your first time tapping and the first thing you do is play eruption? good god!

the tapping part to eruption REALLY isnt that hard! its just one fingered, with just two of your left hand's fingers. I usually start my warmup with it. its easy to remember and gets your hands moving.

just stick with it, man. take it nice and easy... it should flow.
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