The intro section showcases major triads played against an open low E string drone. Use hybrid picking for this section - the pick hand plucks the three string triads with middle, ring, and pinkie fingers while the pick handles all the strikes on the open low E string. Keep the volume low on this part by turning down from the guitar.
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- Van Halen Artist Study: Welcome
- Van Halen Artist Study: Gear & Tone
- Rock Rhythm Pt. 1
- Rock Rhythm Pt. 2
- Rock Rhythm Pt. 3
- Rock Rhythm Pt. 4
- Rock Rhythm Performance
- Guitar Solo Pt. 1
- Guitar Solo Pt. 2
- Guitar Solo Pt. 3
- Guitar Solo Pt. 4
- Guitar Solo Pt. 5
- Guitar Solo Performance
- Fast Boogie Pt. 1
- Fast Boogie Pt. 2
- Fast Boogie Pt. 3
- Fast Boogie Pt. 4
- Fast Boogie Pt. 5
- Fast Boogie Performance

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