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Van Halen I & II (Authentic Guitar-Tab)

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Overall a good source, however certain songs have several mistakes. The tapping section of "Eruption" is tabbed on the "G" string! WRONG! Its played in different positions and on the "B" string!! The last part of the solo in "On Fire" is also incorrectly tabbed on the "G" string, Again, should be the "B" string. Many other subtle mistakes are found throughout. So if you are already versed in the Van Halen style, you will KNOW where the mistakes are, if you are not, most assuredly confusion and frustration will ensue. CAVEAT EMPTOR!

If you are into learning rock / hard rock guitar, this book provides the key to exploring some of the most brilliant electric guitar composition to date. Although this music is somewhat dated, the guitar virtuosity of Edward Van Halen is timeless. The book provides excellent guitar tablature of all of Van Halen's fist two releases. Recommended accompaniments to this book are 1) Peavey Wolfgang Electric Guitar, 2) Peavey 5150 Combo Amp, & 3) the CD's of the first two albums.

Awesome. Learning this book has been so much fun. I'm not sure how accurate the tabbing is, but I've had no problem. I also own the albums though and so I can compare.
I highly recommend this if you have a decent technique under your belt. I've learned about a song per week. And now after a few months I'm noticing that I've begun naturally incorporating more tapping, tapping bends, and tremolos in my soloing. One of my favorite guitarists and musicians of all time.

You've got to have some experience with tabs before otherwise you'll
find it hard because it's a very detailed book.The techniques described
are not the easiest.

This book is perfect for the beginner to turn into a more advanced guitar player. The tabs are easy to read, the stuff isn't that difficult to play, and the songs are legendary and still heard on the radio today. I say go for it.