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Here we want to take your blues guitar skills to the first advanced level the easy way. The goal is that you can play along with the chords. In this case it's a standard blues form in G with quickchange : G7 / C7 / G7 / G7 / C7 / C7 / G7 / G7 / D7 / C7 / G7 / D7 Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

Here I show you a very cool rock guitar version of " Happy Birthday " Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

I have composed an recorded a new minimalistic jazz piano song " So Long Ago " which fits best into the category of high class emotional jazz bar piano music. You can listen to it here on this specific bar piano page : Barpianist - Stilvolle Jazz- und Klaviermusik für Ihre BarVerleihen Sie Ihrer Bar oder Ihrem Event eine elegante Atmosphäre mit live Jazz- und Klaviermusik. Jetzt Barpianisten buchen!Also you might want to check out my redition of " The Will Never Be Another You ".

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Here I show you some easy, cool and smooth jazz blues guitar chords which you can use for a solo or for comping. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

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Here i show you a simple straight slow blues guitar riff and tips and tricks to make it sound great and powerful !

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Since Summer 2025 there is a new quality of backing tracks available here in the HPCrazy Guitar Academy. You guys might have noticed. In fact i have synched the production of most of the backing tracks with my pitching process in the synch business for TV & Movie and therefore the quality has to be top notch. And thats you you might have noticed as the change of the quality. As an example the current backing track " Van Halen Style Rock Guitar " is in fact produced on typical 80s production standards with typical 80s sounds which also includes the typical Eddie Van Halen guitar sound. or the track " High Octance Red Rock Guitar " was produced upon the standards of a professional sports rock track as you might hear it in any major sports show on TV. The business plan includes the rejections of the agencies because the screening process is extremly selectiv and picky but then the work for those tracks also is great for the students of the HPCrazy Guitar Academy.

Hey, HPCrazy Guitar Academy shredders! Ready to rock like Eddie Van Halen and bring the Sunset Strip to your axe? In this Van Halen Style Rock Guitar tutorial, we’re diving into the infectious rhythm guitar techniques that power classics like Jump and Panama. From crunchy chords to slick muted riffs, we’ll break down Eddie’s 80s rock magic and show you how to nail his iconic tone on the Fractal Audio FM3—no Floyd Rose required! 🎸 FM3 Sound Setup: Amp: Plexi 100W High (Gain 4–5, Bass 3–5, Mid 6–8, Treble 6–8, Master 6–8, Variac ~90V) Cab: 4x12 Marshall Greenback IR (SM57 + R121, Low Cut 80 Hz, High Cut 8 kHz). Effects: T808 Drive (Drive 2–4, Level 6–8), Analog Stereo Chorus (Rate 0.5–1 Hz, Mix 50%), Large Hall Reverb (Decay 2–3 s, Mix 10–15%). Find the full list here : Here you can download the tabs and the backing track :

Shred Like Eddie: Dialing the Ultimate EVH Sound on the Fractal Audio DevicesHey, HPCrazy Guitar Academy shredders! Ready to unleash the legendary Eddie Van Halen tone on your Fractal Audio Device? Whether you’re chasing the searing Jump vibe, the crunchy Panama riffs, or the explosive Eruption solos, this guide gives you the Clean, Rhythm, and Lead tones to sound like you’re rocking the Sunset Strip in 1984. No Floyd Rose? No worries some tapping magic will get you there. Let’s crank it up and dive into the Brown Sound! The Core Setup: Amp and CabEddie’s tone is built on a modified Marshall Plexi (1971 Super Lead 100W) for that classic Van Halen I/Jump warmth, with a nod to his EVH 5150 III for later albums. Here’s the foundation for all three tones: Amp Model: Plexi 100W High or Plexi Normal for the Jump-era vibe. Use the “Jumped” variant (bridging Normal and Bright inputs) for extra sizzle. For 5150-era punch, try 5153 50W Blue. Cab: 4x12 Marshall Greenback IR or 4x12 Basketweave (Celestion G12M Greenbacks). Mic with Shure SM57 + Royer R121. Low Cut at ~80 Hz, High Cut at ~8 kHz for a tight, focused rock tone. Pro Tip: Grab Choptones’ Eddie Vol. 1 IRs or ML Sound Lab’s Pre-Rola 4x12 for authentic EVH flavor. FM3 users, keep it to one cab block to save CPU! Scene 1: Clean Tone (Intro Vibes)For those sparkling Jump-style intros or clean arpeggios (think Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love intros), the clean tone is warm, shimmery, and wide. Amp Settings: Gain: 1–2 (super clean, just a hint of grit). Bass: 4–5 (warm but not boomy). Mid: 6–7 (smooth mids for clarity). Treble: 7–8 (bright and sparkly). Presence: 4–5 (gentle air). Master Volume: 6–8 (keeps it lively). Variac: ~90V for that saggy, vintage feel. Effects: Chorus: Analog Stereo Chorus or Dimension D. Rate 0.5–1 Hz, Depth 20–40%, Mix 50–70%. Gives that 80s shimmer. Phaser (optional): MXR Phase 90. Rate 0.5–2 Hz, Depth 50–70%, Feedback 20–30%. Engage for rhythmic intros like Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love. Reverb: Large Hall. Decay 2–3 s, Pre-Delay 20–50 ms, Mix 10–15%. Keeps it airy but clear. Signal Chain: Input > Phaser (optional) > Amp (Plexi Clean) > Cab > Chorus > Reverb > Output. Vibe: Think clean chords with a lush, wide feel, perfect for setting up the big riff. Pan reverb right (80%) for stereo magic. Scene 2: Rhythm Tone (Crunchy Riffs)For those chunky Panama or Jump rhythm parts, you need a crunchy, mid-heavy tone with just enough drive to bite. Amp Settings: Gain: 4–5 (enough crunch for Van Halen I/Jump riffs). Bass: 3–5 (tight to cut through). Mid: 6–8 (crank for that EVH bite). Treble: 6–8 (sparkle without harshness). Presence: 4–6 (adds clarity). Master Volume: 6–8 (natural amp distortion). Variac: ~90V for Brown Sound warmth. Effects: Drive: T808 (Tube Screamer). Drive 2–4, Level 6–8, Tone 5–7. Place before amp for light boost. Chorus: Analog Stereo Chorus. Rate 0.5–1 Hz, Depth 20–40%, Mix 50%. Adds 80s width to riffs. Reverb: Large Hall. Decay 2–3 s, Pre-Delay 20–50 ms, Mix 10–15%. Keeps the tone big. Signal Chain: Input > Drive > Amp (Plexi) > Cab > Chorus > Reverb > Output. Vibe: Chunky, powerful riffs that drive the song, with a wide, glossy 80s sheen. Pan guitars left (80%), reverb right (80%). Scene 3: Lead Tone (Singing Solos)For those screaming Eruption-style solos or Jump lead fills, you want a singing, sustained tone with lush delay. Amp Settings: Gain: 5–7 (higher for sustain, perfect for tapping). Bass: 3–5 (tight for clarity). Mid: 6–8 (cuts through the mix). Treble: 6–8 (bright but smooth). Presence: 5–6 (extra air for solos). Master Volume: 6–8 (max sustain). Variac: ~90V for that creamy Brown Sound. Effects: Drive: T808. Drive 3–4, Level 6–8, Tone 5–7. Boosts sustain for solos. Delay: 2290 Delay (TC Electronic vibe for Panama). Time 300–450 ms (e.g., 400 ms), Feedback 20–30%, Mix 20–30%. High Cut at 5–6 kHz in Delay EQ for warm, smooth repeats. Reverb: Large Hall. Decay 2–3 s, Pre-Delay 20–50 ms, Mix 10–15%. Adds space without drowning the lead. Micro Pitch (optional): ±10 cents for a fatter 5150-era tone. Signal Chain: Input > Drive > Amp (Plexi) > Cab > Delay > Reverb > Output. Vibe: Singing, butter-smooth leads that make tapping feel effortless (as you discovered!). The delay adds that soaring EVH magic.