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Item Number: B25
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Hardcover, released in August, 2005. Part of the Fretmaster series, this book is geared to teach players both the history and technique of one of rock's greatest guitarists. It explores the musical life and legacy of Eddie Van Halen, whose innovative style is emulated by even the youngest generation of guitarists. The book covers Van Halen's career from his high school days in Pasadena, California, to the present day; provides detailed accounts of his most significant recorded work; and offers commentary from Van Halen himself. Lessons on technique provide the skills and encouragement players need to emulate this musical master. An in-depth look at Eddie's guitars and gear rounds out this compelling musical portrait.Bursting out of Los Angeles in the late '70s, Eddie Van Halen and his eponymous band lit the fuse for an explosion of hard rock, heavy metal, andglam. Amid the band's bombastic attack, Eddie's unbelievable guitar pyrotechnicsinstantly elevated him to an icon and made him the most imitated guitarist sinceJimi Hendrix. Kicking off with the group's beginning, this book recounts each step ofthe band's career, from the Sunset Strip to the US Festival and Monsters of Rocktour, right up to the 2004 tour. The text pores over Eddie's guitar style in expert detail, from Roth-eraclassics like Women & Children First and Fair Warning through the (Van Hagar�years. Several captivating vintage photos accompany an album-by-album critical analysis of the band's music and Eddie'splaying. Getting down to the business of learning his style, the (Playing likeEddie� section features lessons on tapping, harmonics, rhythm, and otheressential elements straight from the Van Halen trick bag. All of the exercisesare presented in standard notation and tablature. To leave nothing in doubt, theincluded 32-track CD features all of the exercises, complete with backing tracksfor play-along thrills. Beyond the music, the authors devote an entire section on Eddie's equipment, including his amps, guitars, pickups, effects, and custom-made gear. Insider tips reveal how Eddie searched for (and found) his distinctive sound, from taking a chisel and soldering iron to a vintage Strat to dipping his pickups in wax and monkeying with his amp voltage to achieve his renown (brown sound.� By Malcolm Dome & Rod Fogg. 106 pages. This is a Spiral-bound Hardcover book, which is very convenient because it can lay very flat on the table if you want to play guitar while reading the tablature. Size is 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches. Weight is 1.5 pounds.
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