How To Play The Stretchy Van Halen Lick - 'Beat It' Guitar Solo | EVH Striped Series 'Frankie'

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  • Опубликовано: 16 авг 2020
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    In this video, I am showing you how to play a small section from the Michael Jackson - Beat It Solo.
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  • @CameronCooper
    @CameronCooper  3 года назад +154

    I also teach Skype lessons : if anyone would like to get in touch email me: camcooperguitar@gmail.com

  • @paulallenscard8553
    @paulallenscard8553 3 года назад +575

    This is the closest I’ve ever seen anyone get to this solo. Impeccable

    • @paulallenscard8553
      @paulallenscard8553 3 года назад +18

      note2owns I’ve watched him for years and he’s phenomenal, but I honestly don’t think he quite matches this

    • @klistarf
      @klistarf 3 года назад +5

      I concur. I don't think even the amazing Jennifer Batten gets as close as this. \m/ (:o)

    • @rodneygrogg8158
      @rodneygrogg8158 3 года назад +4

      Incredibly sick

    • @ricardofreitas6973
      @ricardofreitas6973 2 года назад

      I agree! 🤘

    • @rufuscollis303
      @rufuscollis303 2 года назад +1

      I always doubted if that could actually even be played live to the same standard. There goes that theory. 😭

  • @vibewithed1
    @vibewithed1 3 года назад +1129

    Bro your tone is spot on 🔥

    • @jameshill2015
      @jameshill2015 3 года назад +23

      Agreed..something so often kills a decent riff demo!!

    • @GuitarGangsterArmi
      @GuitarGangsterArmi 3 года назад +10

      And tasty

    • @whhitestallion
      @whhitestallion 3 года назад +25

      And his playing! Geez. Finally someone who nailed it

    • @vibewithed1
      @vibewithed1 3 года назад +2

      whhitestallion yea fr!

    • @victorgracia4754
      @victorgracia4754 3 года назад +8

      I ask him one time about the tone, and he said it is just a THR, which is sick!!!

  • @gunsmoke132
    @gunsmoke132 3 года назад +104

    Bruh, the tone is like listening to evh recording. Crazy.

  • @annihilatorgaming446
    @annihilatorgaming446 3 года назад +96

    RIP Eddie Van Halen he was an amazing guitarist

  • @JamesSully
    @JamesSully 3 года назад +101

    My phone thought this was the actual song

  • @abrahamrodrigues1049
    @abrahamrodrigues1049 3 года назад +68

    Rest In Peace Mr Eddie van Halen. Damn , hard to take in he passed away .

    • @mikerainwater6154
      @mikerainwater6154 3 года назад +1

      He ain't DEAD! God needed Geetar lessons 😜🤪

  • @davidlloyd9598
    @davidlloyd9598 3 года назад +82

    Great lesson. EVH was a massive Holdsworth fan and these stretchy legato phrases are what Allan would use. He would use whole tone and diminished scales missing the notes in-between and skipping strings spanning huge intervals. Both incredible guitarists.

    • @HenritheHorse
      @HenritheHorse 3 года назад +13

      It's crazy to hear Allans influences in Eddies playing and hear Eddies influences on Dimebags playing! And I love them all!

    • @curtpozzi5527
      @curtpozzi5527 3 года назад +1

      Yngwie Malmsteen was also influenced by Holdsworth as well.

    • @ricka5959
      @ricka5959 3 года назад +4

      I read somewhere that Eddie recorded this solo with an amp he borrowed from Holdsworth.

    • @davidlloyd9598
      @davidlloyd9598 3 года назад +3

      @@ricka5959 That is true. It was a Hartley Thompson amp.

    • @ricka5959
      @ricka5959 3 года назад

      @@davidlloyd9598 Cool, thanks for the info. You won't find that on Wikipedia :^)

  • @billymcguiremusic
    @billymcguiremusic Год назад +6

    The closest to Eddie's tone, phrasing, and feel. You absolutely killed it! I've seen so many people cover this solo, but almost none of them capture Eddie's feel and phrasing.

  • @rudolfschenker
    @rudolfschenker 3 года назад +8

    That is fucking insane, I can't believe you can play that EXACTLY like the recording. You play like a boss, thanks for sharing this.

  • @vincesalutari4501
    @vincesalutari4501 3 года назад +34

    Great tone and articulation. You really nailed this.

  • @altonwilliams7117
    @altonwilliams7117 3 года назад +183

    How Eddie came up with that solo is mind blowing. It’s unlike anything. I couldn’t play that if I practiced a hundred years.

    • @kuyakoi3469
      @kuyakoi3469 3 года назад +18

      Make it a hundred and one and youll get it

    • @chriskifaya735
      @chriskifaya735 3 года назад +19

      I'm pretty sure he did it in one take too....make sure you pick your brain off the floor as it likely will melt out your ears after you think about that.

    • @bday55
      @bday55 3 года назад +9

      break it down into smaller segments and then practice each segment

    • @mikerainwater6154
      @mikerainwater6154 3 года назад

      Ooh we can copy it! How in the World could u invent it

    • @altonwilliams7117
      @altonwilliams7117 2 года назад

      @Aaron Silva I heard Dave tell that story. 🎵

  • @amilcarvalenca3381
    @amilcarvalenca3381 3 года назад +15

    I really enjoy people who like EVH , specially you.

  • @ashishleons
    @ashishleons 3 года назад +4

    This is EXACTLY the portion of the solo that needed explaining. Thank you!

  • @jefersonribeiroguitarrista5053
    @jefersonribeiroguitarrista5053 3 года назад +18

    I love this song, because is much technical! Van Halen is a greatest guitar hero! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

  • @bradleymccaffrey4325
    @bradleymccaffrey4325 3 года назад +5

    Seen this played by well over 100 pros and god knows how many intermediate players .one of the most famous riffs in rock history and this video is one of the best I’ve seen .take a bow your playing is awesome 👏

  • @warezzz1
    @warezzz1 3 года назад +49

    this is maybe world best beatitsolo copy

    • @TheMotiveDJ
      @TheMotiveDJ 3 года назад

      Look up David Escobar's version. Trust me it's infinitely better, you'll see. Actual attention to detail.

  • @alfredomendozajr.5124
    @alfredomendozajr.5124 3 года назад +2

    All I can say is WOW! The tone, the feel, the dynamics, the musicality. Great job

  • @phatbackbeat6553
    @phatbackbeat6553 3 года назад +83

    Heard this solo was Ed’s second take.., then he left.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  3 года назад +24

      Yeah second take of 2!

    • @jaidcz9068
      @jaidcz9068 3 года назад +16

      what a goddamn legend

    • @JohnProph
      @JohnProph 3 года назад +2

      same as Eruption....2 takes and they chose the best one

    • @Riqsuav1
      @Riqsuav1 25 дней назад

      Yep, and i saw an interview Ed did and said he also had to rearrange the entire song a bit so this solo fit better. MJ heard it and loved it!!

  • @111Marizaki
    @111Marizaki 3 года назад +10

    One of the best covers of the solo ❤️✊🏼🤟🏼👏🏻🔥

    • @TheMotiveDJ
      @TheMotiveDJ 3 года назад +1

      Look up David Escobar's version. Trust me it's infinitely better, you'll see. Actual attention to detail.

  • @michaelmairnos4558
    @michaelmairnos4558 3 года назад +7

    The cleanest cover I've ever heard

    • @TheMotiveDJ
      @TheMotiveDJ 3 года назад +1

      Look up David Escobar's version. Trust me it's infinitely better, you'll see. Actual attention to detail.

  • @redcloudshaman2509
    @redcloudshaman2509 3 года назад +4

    Excellent lesson. You covered the dynamics as well as the intricate details and including thumb and hand position.
    You're an excellent teacher. Thanks!

  • @alexjackson8841
    @alexjackson8841 3 года назад +15

    0:16 the pinch harmonic. There’s is no sound more satisfying

  • @samueltorres9961
    @samueltorres9961 3 года назад +4

    This was the part I needed to finish THE BEAT it GUITAR SOLO. I got it!! because this guy really slowed it down for us nice and clean, not like others that are going a hundred miles an hour. Great man let's Rock.

  • @bweeks8869
    @bweeks8869 3 года назад +4

    Love the tone Cameron. That is the part of the solo that always intrigued me. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @nekkimaru_22
    @nekkimaru_22 3 года назад +26

    those who disliked this doesn't know how to play guitar

  • @JohnBruceGuitars1
    @JohnBruceGuitars1 3 года назад +2

    Nice too see someone so young tackle these licks effortlessly awesome Cameron

  • @khakuda
    @khakuda 3 года назад +15

    Well you got that one down well enough to teach it back to Ed.

  • @MrAKbass
    @MrAKbass 3 года назад

    That tone is spot on, well done! IMHO this EVH solo is still the most original guitar solo on any pop tune, hands down.

  • @danboniface914
    @danboniface914 3 года назад +7

    AWESOME man. Some serious talent right there.

  • @rabbirelax
    @rabbirelax 3 года назад +1

    Excellent! I appreciate your using note names, not just fret, and, string locations! Legit fretboard knowledge: a lost art.

  • @samueltorres9961
    @samueltorres9961 3 года назад +2

    One of my favorite guitar solos ever

  • @mikeivey8471
    @mikeivey8471 3 года назад +1

    Incredible , sir !! Always a joy to watch you play !!

  • @willmurphy1496
    @willmurphy1496 3 месяца назад +1

    Casually cranks out one of the best Beat It solo covers i’ve ever seen and then teaches, actually crazy

  • @nigelgrim
    @nigelgrim 3 года назад +5

    Some fancy playing there! Tone is incredible👍

  • @rogerdasilva09
    @rogerdasilva09 3 года назад +2

    I can't believe he's gone so soon. What a monster. RIP Eddie. Great job on this video, man.

  • @ChucksterOLove
    @ChucksterOLove 3 года назад +3

    Definitely the best 'Beat It' solo I've ever seen... 👌

  • @stevenausten9935
    @stevenausten9935 3 года назад +1

    Great lesson. I’m actually learning this solo at the moment , many thanks 😊

  • @benreid5738
    @benreid5738 3 года назад

    Absolutely perfect, best solo cover I've ever seen

  • @erikhendrickson59
    @erikhendrickson59 3 года назад

    One of the all-time great guitar solos!

  • @drinix
    @drinix 3 года назад +2

    Love your mastery of the EVH as well as your own style. Great work keep it up! An inspired fan from the California beach

  • @visionaryphoenix5036
    @visionaryphoenix5036 2 года назад +1

    This solo guitar is just fire🔥love it!

  • @jnied
    @jnied 3 года назад

    Watching this makes me respect EVH even more! What a legend

  • @lesfrithdidier2745
    @lesfrithdidier2745 3 года назад +2

    Great! You're really a great player! Thanks for the demo!

  • @greatwhite61967
    @greatwhite61967 3 года назад

    Hi Cameron,
    Can't deny that this is one of the best versions I've heard of Eddie Van Halen's solo on Michael Jackson's " Beat It " single...
    I'm not a lead & rythm guitarist as I started out messing around on the drums until I was constantly pestered by my best friend , at the time , to pick up & play a bass guitar...
    I wasn't interested at all & I knew he only wanted me to play bass guitar because he needed a bass player to play with him when he played his electric guitar but I have to thank him for his persistence as when I finally gave in & picked up a bass guitar it just felt so at home & it was so natural for me & I soon discovered that I had subconsciously stored all these great bass guitar parts in my head for many year's while growing up & listing to different genres & these lines just came flooding out & I've been in love with the bass guitar since...
    But I also love all instruments & music genres & all the musician's who bring music alive & like everyone else on first hearing the solo for " Beat It " i knew something special had happened within the way guitar solo's could & would be played...
    It still amazes me to this day how certain instruments or a piece of music can really move us inside & it's just something you feel inside that pulls at your inner soul & if you don't feel this there's just no explaining it to those who unfortunately don't or won't want to feel it!..
    To me " Music Is Life " end of story...
    I doubt you'll read this but if you do just one little side note...
    Though I'll never attempt this I enjoyed this break down very much & thank you for taking the time to pick an iconic & at the time ground breaking guitar solo...
    I don't know if it's on my side, as casting it to my TV or listening to it on my phone on RUclips but the Volume of your Voice was difficult to make out while you were playing certain parts & I couldn't hear 100% what you were saying but it was still amazing to watch & listen to your interpretation of the late great Eddie Van Halen's , I'd say , most talked about guitar solo by musician's & just casual listeners also...
    In light of this still ongoing coronavirus stay safe and healthy to all of you all around the world...
    .....

  • @donatobaonguis4315
    @donatobaonguis4315 3 года назад +1

    Notes and Tones...spot on

  • @himnem561
    @himnem561 3 года назад +2

    Shows the crazy talent of EVH

  • @unknwn_usr3077
    @unknwn_usr3077 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful Guitar

  • @stevenartascos2918
    @stevenartascos2918 3 года назад +2

    Very nice... Alright totally enjoyed that, I haven't picked up my guitar in years, but it's very Kool to watch you guys rip it up.. thank you, ..

  • @michael-dy8tz
    @michael-dy8tz Год назад

    Best tutorial for beat it. The last licks are mind-blowing.

  • @ranger5281
    @ranger5281 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent job breaking down that lick... indeed, the hardest part of that epic solo.

  • @waynetyson3951
    @waynetyson3951 2 года назад +2

    Holy crap! Incredible!

  • @adam__mark
    @adam__mark 8 месяцев назад +1

    So much for making this, man! It’s a huge help! 🙏🎸

  • @emilefeltesse
    @emilefeltesse 3 года назад +1

    What a terrific Frankenstrat! Never seen such a middle pick-up!

  • @prateepdasgupta
    @prateepdasgupta 3 года назад +1

    Wow that's perfect. I've always dreamed of playing this. May be with this video and another year of practice I'll be able to make some progress 🙏

  • @factors
    @factors 3 года назад +3

    Amazing technic! Amazing sound! Great Job dude ;)

  • @fistoftulkas7335
    @fistoftulkas7335 3 года назад

    Amazing playing as usual! Always loved that solo.

  • @michaelmuller5489
    @michaelmuller5489 2 года назад +1

    want to learn the van halen strech lick, watched 5 different "RUclips-Teachers"...now i have seen 5 different versions of that lick. i think i try yours...you are so most sympathic.

  • @Hoscitt
    @Hoscitt Год назад +1

    Outstanding!
    This is the reason I picked up a guitar in the 80's 👍🤘

  • @marybethgibson6616
    @marybethgibson6616 3 года назад +1

    I always look forward to your vids man keep rocking

  • @codygudleske6581
    @codygudleske6581 Год назад +2

    Absolutely beautiful my friend!!!

  • @toddrichards3294
    @toddrichards3294 3 года назад

    Dude spot on! I’ve always loved that solo! Thanks for a great tutorial! Rock on brother 😎🤘🏻

  • @R4N2Jz
    @R4N2Jz Год назад +1

    Thank you! Great tutorial!

  • @danielgonzaleztejedor9486
    @danielgonzaleztejedor9486 3 года назад

    You nailed that tone as I remember when I heard it in '82.

  • @nihilist92
    @nihilist92 3 года назад

    You're a fantastic teacher. Thanks for breaking this down!

  • @petemayr
    @petemayr 9 месяцев назад

    What a masterpiece of a solo

  • @JohnnyBeane
    @JohnnyBeane 3 года назад +1

    Love that lick!

  • @calebproductions5970
    @calebproductions5970 3 года назад

    Unbelievably great lesson.

  • @drewharper1891
    @drewharper1891 3 года назад

    My God that tone is absolutely incredible, in fact it's beautiful? 🤘🖤

  • @pjuiliano
    @pjuiliano 3 года назад

    Can't wait to get home to learn this ! Thank you !

  • @OferHolan
    @OferHolan 3 года назад

    Great lesson and awesome guitar!
    Love your videos Cam keep em coming 🤘

  • @jas8012
    @jas8012 3 года назад

    Just excellent!!! Absolutely superb!!

  • @JeremysRockSchool365
    @JeremysRockSchool365 3 года назад +1

    great work brother. you really capture the vibe and tone.

  • @DennisTeti
    @DennisTeti 3 года назад

    Hi, Cam. Great lessons. Your playing is always fun and exciting. Cheers

  • @Toquelibre
    @Toquelibre 3 года назад

    You are such an amazing player and Teacher. Love your Guitar Tone and Technique.

  • @MrMatthiasSchneider
    @MrMatthiasSchneider 3 года назад +1

    INSANE guitar tone.

  • @jonathanprivitera9394
    @jonathanprivitera9394 3 года назад

    Subscribed, the tone is perfect and the playing is flawless.
    Thanks youtube for showing me your channel !

  • @SIKKOYA_17
    @SIKKOYA_17 3 года назад

    Incredible

  • @hamercalif
    @hamercalif 3 года назад

    Absolutely perfect

  • @akashsuryawanshi6267
    @akashsuryawanshi6267 10 месяцев назад

    Holy shit. This is the best cover ive ever seen of beat it.

  • @aaroncrosby2173
    @aaroncrosby2173 3 года назад

    Awesome playing!!!!

  • @njskyline976
    @njskyline976 3 года назад

    The sound is so huge!! Wanna get one after seeing this.

  • @notajp
    @notajp 3 года назад

    Gotta love that sustain!

  • @rahulborah7964
    @rahulborah7964 3 года назад

    Perfect tone

  • @rufuscollis303
    @rufuscollis303 2 года назад +1

    Now THAT is awesome. ❤️

  • @TheBandFLEDGELING
    @TheBandFLEDGELING 3 года назад

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @graemedeblock2261
    @graemedeblock2261 3 года назад

    Thank you so much I was having so much trouble with this lick.

  • @danielhounslow4274
    @danielhounslow4274 3 года назад

    Sustain for days! Love your playing

  • @rip.nelson656
    @rip.nelson656 3 года назад

    that tone...WOW

  • @jakeeboy64
    @jakeeboy64 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic execution, awesome, I can but dream!

  • @backpfeifengesichtsyndrome3708
    @backpfeifengesichtsyndrome3708 Год назад +1

    Holy shit you even nailed the slighlty muted tapping riff at the very end, dude thats fucking next level fuckkk

  • @Brunoruy90
    @Brunoruy90 3 года назад +1

    Awesome dude

  • @xilofonia1
    @xilofonia1 3 года назад +3

    Congratulations!
    Also, you made the same sound of Eddie! Perfect!

  • @dunlop9161
    @dunlop9161 3 года назад

    Thanks for this excellent tutorial

  • @funnyassguitarguy69
    @funnyassguitarguy69 3 года назад +1

    Fan-bloody-tastic!!

  • @rjprivate
    @rjprivate 3 года назад

    Great tone and lesson Cam

  • @aaronquy1968
    @aaronquy1968 3 года назад

    Simply amazing!!! You got skillz

  • @jdez10
    @jdez10 3 года назад

    Wow freaking awesome

  • @djnwo_on
    @djnwo_on 3 года назад +4

    Nossa!.. Que timbre lindo!

  • @essasquared1396
    @essasquared1396 2 года назад +2

    The tone in enviously spot on. Amazing video man

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 года назад +1

      I use a Yamaha THR30II for all tones. If you got one, there's no need to envy 🤘🏻

    • @rakeshmehra3657
      @rakeshmehra3657 6 месяцев назад

      Can you use a boss katana mk2 or evh overdrive 5150 to get same tones

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  6 месяцев назад

      I'm sure you could get pretty get there with either but 90% of the sound comes from learning the licks, tricks and songs to the best of your ability.