Jamie's Cryin' Guitar Lesson - Van Halen

In this Jamie's Cryin' guitar lesson video, I will show you all of Eddie Van Halen's guitar parts for this classic song off of their debut album.

You will need to tune your guitar down one half-step to, starting from the 6th string, Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb.

"Jamie's Cryin'" starts with a double tracked guitar solo. This means there are two guitars playing the same thing at the same time. This is done for most of the solo except for one short instance where the two parts deviate. I will show you all the little details.

There is also a double solo at the end of the song. I will also show you both of those parts as well since there are moments of unison playing and others where the two guitar parts are harmonizing each other. But the great thing is these solos are pretty easy to play, especially if you compare them to others in the Van Halen catalog.

For the rhythm guitar parts, we will have some really fun stuff to learn in this Jamie's Cryin' guitar lesson video.

Eddie Van Halen's rhythm guitar work isn't mentioned enough I believe. His solo work is so out of this world brilliant, it kinda overshadows his really great rhythm guitar parts.

His rhythm guitar parts are usually pretty intricate and "Jamie's Cryin'" is no different. It will require you to play in a rhythmic style that requires you to stay tightly in the pocket while playing many guitar fills. This is all done while still keeping a loose feel! It will tackle each rhythm guitar part in the order that they appear in the song.

I hope you enjoy learn this classic song from one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. #jamiescryinguitarlesson #vanhalen #guitarcovers

Carl...

[DBLDoG]

When I look for songs, I’ll look at covers and that’s usually good enough. But when I need to learn a song that’s more “in depth “. How glad am I to find your cover ! Keep up the great job and thanks for the help

[hazor]

I've seen this taught a couple diff. ways, but this is probably closer to the original bc of the odd breaks in the chords & the odd fills - which is characteristic of Eddie Van Halen . That said, I think this is one of Van Halen's best tunes, just because of it's simplicity and the groove of the song

[capalmer]

Finally learning to play like your childhood idol at 49 years old. Priceless!

[frankd]

Carl I always come away with something great in your lessons... And I so appreciate your ample coverage of VH tunes... Carry on good sir!

[normanbyrne]

Great VH lesson. I love the old Dave Lee Roth stuff... How about VH rendition of Pretty Woman? Some great guitar licks in there for sure.

[joemusicman]

Carl what would we do without you? I learned this a long time ago then had to re-learn it now since my memory of it went long into atrophy. I didn't want to de-tune my guitar (Floyd Rose whammy) so I learned it with my guitar tuned to standard E. Kind of cumbersome but I got through it. Thanks Carl. Such a cool song to shred and now I can again thanks to you.

[MrBHBjr]

Thanks for an awesome lesson. Yes, those isolated guitar tracks are incredible.

[PapaWheelie]

Back in 1978 my friend Jamie tried to convince us it was Janie's crying...

[buckbreaker]

No one will ever outdo EVH when it comes to riffs. Dude is untouchable in this regard

[shawnc]

I swear you always amaze me with each and every video carl, been watching your lessons for years now huge fan all thanks to you I've been able to shred Van Halen thanks a lot man

[donovanrobinson]

Intro - 1:48
Intro lead - 3:53
Double tracked intro lead - 4:54
Verse - 6:34
Pre chorus - 9:05
Chorus - 9:50
2nd verse pre chorus - 11:03
Bridge - 14:46
Solo - 17:38
Outro solo melody - 20:33

[chuckjones]

I used to think this guys videos were a little cheezy, but man is he thorough. Great job.

[zachvarbel]

CARL!! I FREAKIN LOVE YOU!!! I've been waiting for a lesson for this song for a long long time!!! Cheers mate!🤙🏻

[jmm]

Thanks for the great lesson it's always fun getting guitar lessons from Michael Keaton

[donbabcock]

Eddie made a guitar just growl, I wear a VH tattoo and I’ll be a VH fan until my last breath. I’m 57 and 1 year into learning. Love your videos, if you’re in Dallas come by and play my Frankie relic, I’m trying but you’re really good.

[zmaninpgh]

You never seem to amaze me with your great playing in your fantastic guitar lessons! You’re my favorite my comes to watch a guitar lessons YouTube

[ronniewrong]

Fuckin xlnt playin man. I've been digging your tutorials a lot lately. I'll have to go to your webpage and see how I can support what you do. A+

[GuyNarnarian]

This is really hard to play and sing at the same time so I always get lost but its pretty spot on, great lesson

[BDD]

MY COUSIN JAMIE LEE WAS NAMED AFTER THIS SONG... SHE WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN 1986 AND PASSED AWAY..SHE WAS 8 YRS OLD... R.I.P JAMIE LEE... 💋 💘 ✌

[MikeCindyWhite]

Another great tune, Thanks again Carl!