Pick of the Week: Van Halen – Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love
The world lost a guitar legend yesterday. Eddie Van Halen changed the way we view and play the guitar. He pioneered techniques that are now considered standard in the rock guitar genre, and by pushing the envelope of what the electric guitar is capable of he has inspired generations of guitarists around the globe. Thank you for your music EVH.
This week's pick features the opening riff to "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" from Van Halen's eponymous album. This lick arpeggiates over Am, F, and G chord shapes in open position. Add palm muting, vibrato and a hammer-on for the finishing touches and you've got a recipe for an epic rock riff!
