Panama – Guitar Play Along (Van Halen)

Panama is a classic Van Halen track built around big riffs, groove, and strong rhythm playing.

It’s all about feel, timing, and keeping everything tight while delivering energy.

A great song for developing confidence in classic rock rhythm guitar.

• Lock into the groove — the feel should be steady and powerful.

• Focus on clean chord transitions — keep everything tight and controlled.

• Use consistent picking — keep each section even and confident.

• Stay relaxed — tension will affect timing and control.

• Let the riffs carry the energy — don’t overplay.

• Start slowly and focus on clean rhythm playing.

• Loop key sections to build consistency.

• Practice with a metronome to improve timing.

• Play along with the track and focus on groove and feel.

• Builds rhythm and timing control

• Improves chord transitions

• Develops classic rock groove

• Strengthens consistency in playing