This classic Van Halen track has a fantastic intro riff based around simple open chords. As we delve a little deeper, we also find the cool lead parts interlaced into the rhythm section and much more!
The opening riff is very much based around the A minor open chord, then to F major, then to G major. So if you wanted to do a simpler, beginners version, you could just strum through those three chords. We then have the A powerchord and G powerchord as we hit the chorus.
The lead parts are rooted in the A minor pentatonic scale. To help you piece together some of those runs across the neck, here are the 5 shapes across the neck!
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You've now completed Song Jukebox: Van Halen and taken a huge step forwards in your guitar playing journey.
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