"One-Handed Guitar Wizardry": Exceptional talent reproduces Eddie Van Halen's groundbreaking two-hand tapping composition using a single hand
In the realm of guitar virtuosity, a new star is rising. Filipe Rosset, a São Paulo prodigy, has captured the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide with his exceptional rendition of Van Halen's iconic "Eruption" solo.
Rosset's performance is particularly noteworthy as he tackled the intricate tapping part of the piece using only one hand on a Gibson Les Paul Standard. His extraordinary finger reach, showcased by anchoring his first finger on the fretboard, allowed him to execute the complex tapping and legato techniques that are typically performed with two hands. The result was a clean, tapping-like tone that maintained the distinctive sound of the original.
The feat is all the more impressive given that the original "Eruption" solo by Eddie Van Halen heavily relies on two-handed tapping, a signature technique where the picking hand taps notes on the fretboard while the fretting hand also plays notes. Rosset's adaptation doubled the difficulty but was seamlessly executed, earning him significant acclaim.
The documentary on 'Eruption' has been making waves, featuring countless interview clips from Eddie Van Halen himself. The release of this free-to-watch documentary in May charted the release and legacy of 'Eruption', a piece that, when it was released in 1976, changed the face of guitar forever.
Jordan Rudess, Dream Theater keyboard wizard and Strandberg signature artist, expressed amazement at Rosset's one-handed performance. Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian also showed his admiration with a trio of emojis, indicating that his mind was blown by the young guitarist's skill.
Van Halen's 'Eruption' is widely regarded as the creme de la creme of shred guitar, and Rosset's one-handed rendition of its two-handed tapping parts is twice as impressive. As a result, Filipe Rosset is a name to keep an eye on in the guitar world.
However, it's worth noting that while Rosset is endorsed by various guitar companies, he is not yet endorsed by Gibson, unlike guitarists like Jimmy Page, Slash, Lzzy Hale, and Marcus King. Despite this, his performance has garnered positive responses from the Gibson community, with numerous comments featuring fire emojis on Instagram.
In an experiment conducted by Dweezil Zappa, 'Eruption' was used to determine if guitar players at a recent clinic could distinguish between tube amps and digital modelers, further highlighting the piece's influence in the music industry.
As Rosset continues to push the boundaries of guitar playing, it's clear that he is destined for greatness. His one-handed performance of 'Eruption' serves as a testament to his extraordinary talent and dedication to his craft.
- Filipe Rosset, utilizing a Gibson Les Paul Standard, performed Van Halen's "Eruption" solo with exceptional one-handed tapping and legato techniques, mimicking the original's distinctive sound.
- Jordan Rudess, a Dream Theater keyboard wizard, and Strandberg signature artist, was amazed by Rosset's one-handed performance, while Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian showed his admiration for the young guitarist with a series of emojis.
- Van Halen's 'Eruption' is considered the pinnacle of shred guitar, and Rosset's one-handed rendition of its two-handed tapping parts is twice as impressive, making him a name to watch in the guitar world.
- Although Rosset is not yet endorsed by Gibson, his performance has earned positive responses from the Gibson community, highlighted by numerous fire emojis on Instagram.
- Dweezil Zappa conducted an experiment using 'Eruption' to evaluate guitar players' ability to distinguish between tube amps and digital modelers, further demonstrating the piece's significant influence in the music industry.
