Steve Vai has a theory book coming out called Vaideology

MelodicLydian

hootsmon said:

I'm waiting on Satrianideology

Nearest to that so far is probably this: https://www.halleonard.com/product/2501684/joe-satriani-guitar-secrets

fendergibson

Been recapping a lot of Satch and Vai recently - both are incredible - composition and technique abound.

Wind in the Trees by Satch and Ultrazone by Vai currently on repeat 

Alnico

hootsmon said:

I'm waiting on Satrianideology

Satchriatry ?

guitarblaster

I’ve ordered it on book depository, who said 10 days for delivery but I don’t believe them! Will let you know how it is

MagicPigDetective

Amazon have despatched it today  

MagicPigDetective

It's here. A lot of content, I hope Mr Vai can help me learn more than my previous attempts!

sweepy

Just ordered mine

bingefeller

I haven't ordered mine yet - I bought the Steve Vai Guitar Play-Along instead as it came up under my suggested purchases list thing.  I'm going to order on Friday and it should be here on Saturday!

duotone

This just popped up on my YouTube recommended list, looks like a good book.

MagicPigDetective

I usually rush through books without fully mastering them or not doing the exercises as suggested. With this I'm spending some time on the first section before moving on. The first part is about learning all the notes on the neck and getting familiar with intervals, basic stuff that I've never given much time or thought to. I'm going to follow the exercises as best as I can. I'm finding it clear, well written and quite inspiring, but obviously you have to put in your own time and work. He suggests further ways of doing this, apps you can use for interval exercises for instance.

duotone

@MagicPigDetective ;;;
Sounds interesting, I’m doing the same with a Guitar Method book I bought a few months ago.  There is no TAB, so I’m forced into reading the notes on the stave, which is good practice. This tool has helped me too http://music-reader.com/practice?keysig=C%20Major&clef=Treble&tuningname=Guitar&sf=5&fc=8&notemode=nat&shownotename=1&notesrc=rn

Keep it up and don’t skip ahead, it’s not a race and I’m sure you will get more out of it.

‘Give us an update on how its going in another few weeks time!

re. Intervals, I found that drawing out the Fretboard on lined paper & writing the note positions down, just A-G to start with & from there I can work out the sharps/flats, to be very useful.

Modellista

MagicPigDetective said:

It's here. A lot of content, I hope Mr Vai can help me learn more than my previous attempts!

So what's the verdict on the book?  Any proper insights into how to play like Mr Vai, or is it just another textbook with a bit of personality nailed on?

MagicPigDetective

Modellista said:

MagicPigDetective said:

It's here. A lot of content, I hope Mr Vai can help me learn more than my previous attempts!

So what's the verdict on the book?  Any proper insights into how to play like Mr Vai, or is it just another textbook with a bit of personality nailed on

Good question. I'm finding his approach and personality is helping me to understand better basic theory stuff such as intervals, notes on the fretboard, major and minor scales etc. It's got me thinking about these when I'm playing in general and it's sticking.  I haven't delved further than this yet, but the first sections are easy to understand, and very importantly, enjoyable. He does reveal a few bits of wisdom about inspiration, enjoying music and how he first approached learning theory etc.

Other books I've tried are just too dry, academic, feel like a chore and just don't sink in. The next section is on reading music though, not sure if I need or have the commitment for that at this stage, and might skip to the modes/chords section.

I you already know your theory then perhaps it's not worth getting, unless you want to learn from his approach and words of wisdom.

hollywoodrox

It’s worth getting I would say from what I read in the Amazon preview. The note naming exercises etc are good, plus Steves words of wisdom are really inspiring 

fastonebaz

I finally finished reading my copy.   I knew only about 5% of it already.

He's just a master of it all.

hollywoodrox

Good way to get some Vai Artwork too , I like all the little doodles/art in it 

hollywoodrox

PSA Spanish fretboarders the Spanish paperback is only £12.96 on Amazon at moment 

guitarjack66

Is Vai a singer as well or solely an instrumentalist?

fastonebaz

guitarjack66 said:

Is Vai a singer as well or solely an instrumentalist?

He sings on several of his songs but I wouldn't class him as a decent singer though. 

Philly_Q

fastonebaz said:

I finally finished reading my copy.   I knew only about 5% of it already.

How much had you forgotten again by the time you finished reading?