Learn To Play Steve Vai Volume 3

Guitars Lessons by Andy James

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Learn To Play Steve Vai Volume 3

Guitar Lesson Course Overview

Immerse yourself in the virtuosic and ethereal world of Steve Vai with "Learn To Play Steve Vai Volume 3." This comprehensive tutorial by Andy James, encapsulates some of Vai's most intense, melodic, and technically profound compositions. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just venturing into the realm of advanced guitar, this volume offers intricate insights into the techniques, scales, and creative genius that underlie Vai’s iconic style.

Guitar Lessons Include:

Die To Live 

The Boy From Seattle 

Juice 

The Animal 

Boston Rain Melody

Lesson Performance Notes

Die To Live

"Die To Live" is a testament to Vai's ability to fuse melodic temperament with instrumental prowess. The song features a blend of major scales and harmonic minor scales, contributing to its uplifting yet poignant mood. The solo section demonstrates Vai's command over phrasing and dynamic control, integrating techniques like string bending, vibrato, and rapid alternate picking. The lesson dissects these elements, offering students a deep dive into the expressive potential of lead guitar.

The Boy From Seattle

Dedicated to Jimi Hendrix, "The Boy From Seattle" exemplifies Vai's affinity for blending technicality with emotive playing. This track is rich with extended chord progressions and employs the Mixolydian mode to achieve its bluesy, laid-back groove. The lesson emphasizes the importance of chord tone soloing and dynamic contrast, exploring how Vai uses space and tension to narrate musical stories.

Juice

"Juice" is a high-energy showcase of Vai's prowess in the realm of rock guitar. The song is grounded in the E minor pentatonic scale, providing a familiar framework for an array of explosive techniques. The tutorial delves into the intricacies of fast legato runs, tapped harmonics, and extreme whammy bar manipulations characteristic of Vai's playful theatrics.

The Animal

In "The Animal," students encounter a darker, more aggressive side of Vai's musical spectrum. The song leverages the Phrygian dominant scale to invoke an exotic, mysterious atmosphere. This lesson is crucial for understanding rhythmic precision in syncopated riffs and power chord structures, as well as the nuanced application of palm muting to create varying degrees of sonic intensity.

Boston Rain Melody

"Boston Rain Melody" stands as a testament to Vai's mastery of melodic expression. The piece, primarily in the Lydian mode, exudes an ethereal, dreamlike quality. It's a study in how string bending, vibrato, and delicate arpeggios can be used to convey deep emotion and atmospheric texture. This lesson focuses on the subtleties of expressive playing, encouraging students to explore the guitar’s potential as a vehicle for heartfelt storytelling.

Steve Vai: The Lead Guitarist

Steve Vai's contribution to the guitar world is monumental. His technical ability, combined with an unparalleled level of musical expression, has solidified his status as a pioneer in the instrumental rock genre. Vai's work with Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, and his extensive solo career showcases his diverse musical range and innovative spirit.

Understanding Vai’s playing requires an appreciation for his precise control over guitar techniques and effects, his exploration of advanced scales and modes, and his relentless pursuit of uncharted musical territories. This volume brings students closer to Vai’s artistic world, offering not just a series of lessons, but a journey through the landscape of advanced guitar.

Techniques Utilized in These Lessons

Learning these songs is not just an exercise in technical proficiency, but an exploration into the artistry of one of guitar's most influential figures. "Learn To Play Steve Vai Volume 3" invites you to not only play the notes but to delve into the creative psyche of a true guitar legend.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0203

  • Artist

    Steve Vai

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, 2x DVD set

  • Media format

    PAL Only

  • Genre

    Rock, Instrumental, Contemporary, Shred

  • Skill level

    Expert

  • EIN No

    5060088821954

  • TAB NOT Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL Only) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

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Steve Vai - Backing Tracks Volume 3

Five guitar backing tracks to some classic Steve Vai including: Die To Live, The Boy From Seattle, Juice, The Animal and Boston Rain Melody.

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About The Tutor

Tutor Profile

Andy James

Andy James needs little introduction as one of the most popular LickLibrary tutors, respected the world over for his unbelievable technical skills and teaching material. "As a player Andy has released a string of solo albums, the last being 2012's ""Andy James"" on Transcend Music which was met with huge...

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