TheClem - Guitar - Van Halen - Unchained

Sorry I laid low for awhile. I decidedto get motivated again. Several of you are interestedin my sound. I'll try to post some helpful videos on how I do it. The first part of this video was recorded into my multitrack machine. The 2nd half was thru the camera. I used my little (butmodified) Lead 12 amp for this. Clem :) PS. Unchained is easier to play without a tremelo due to the drop D tuning.

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[thecharvelshredder]

What guitar are you using?

[TheClemTeacher]

I put it together from parts by performance guitar (got ordering advice from Kuni). It's mahogany (but I drilled a hundred holes in the backside to make it lighter). Thanks, Clem

[rwrw21]

are you playing the opening in triad chords?

[TheClemTeacher]

Let's discuss it as Dmajor and Dsus4. SInce the Dmaj is a standard Amajor form at the 4th fret, you could call it 1-5-8-10 (where 10 is the major 3rd). If you call the low D a bass tone, you can consider the other three notes a triad, but in second inversion. In the Dsus4, the major 3rd becomes a 4th (or sub-dominant). The Bb and C forms are the same. Keep jammin'

[racerz888]

how long did it take you to learn how to play?

[TheClemTeacher]

Started drumming in 2nd grade (1972) and then guitar in 1975. Bass became my focus from 1985 to 1995, but I always tried to play a little bit each day or at least each week. A few lessons, mostly by ear, and trading riffs with friends. Clem

[flashback917]

almost looks like a kramer pacer classic

[davidetsonskate]

excellent sound

[seanprocyclist]

thanks for jamming out to the live version (oakland 81), i can listen to that version 1000 times over and still love it. it sounds even better on a 1000 watt home system. thanks for the awesome jam.

[vanhalenfan79]

Great playing!

[FloroSapien]

Living thumb.

[irocknj]

This era was when hard rock ruled the world. I miss it big time. Great job with the tune