Steve Vai's Guitar Workout (Paperback)

Steve Vai

ISBN 10: 1480344400 / ISBN 13: 9781480344402

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, 2013

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Paperback. (Guitar Educational). Since its appearance in Guitar World in 1990, Vai's intensive guitar regimen has been the Holy Grail for serious players. Here is the lesson that shaped a generation of guitarists. Vai sat down with guitarist/transcriber Dave Whitehill and outlined his practice routine for the January 1990 issue of Guitar World . Never before had a guitarist given such an in-depth explanation of his musical exercise regimen. It became a must-have for guitarists. Many of the players interviewed in GW have cited it as an influence on their development as guitarists. Here's a chance to experience the workout in its original form and to learn some of the things Vai has done to develop his formidable chops and remarkable music vocabulary. In this book, Steve Vai reveals his path to virtuoso enlightenment with two challenging guitar workouts one 10-hour and one 30-hour which include scale and chord exercises, ear training, sight-reading, music theory, and much more. These comprehensive workouts are reprinted by permission from Guitar World magazine. "Two challenging guitar workouts, which include scale and chord exercises, ear training, sight-reading, music theory and much more."--page [4] of cover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Steve Vai's Guitar Workout (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480344400
• ISBN 13: 9781480344402
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Ultimate Guitar Workout for Serious Players * Since its first appearance in Guitar World magazine in 1990, Steve Vai's Guitar Workout has become one of the most sought-after practice routines for serious guitarists. This book presents Vai’s original exercises and techniques, designed to help guitarists develop speed, accuracy, and fretboard mastery. * * Master Scales, Chords, Music Theory, and Sight-Reading * Featuring two intense guitar workouts―a 10-hour and a 30-hour training regimen―this book challenges players with scale drills, chord progressions, ear training, sight-reading exercises, and advanced music theory concepts. These workouts have influenced generations of guitarists and continue to be a must-have practice system for those looking to develop world-class technique. * * Essential for Lead Guitarists, Shredders, and Serious Musicians * Whether you're an aspiring shredder, a rock or metal guitarist, or an advanced player refining your skills, this book provides structured practice routines that will push your abilities to the next level. A valuable resource for self-taught musicians and guitar teachers, Steve Vai’s Guitar Workout is an essential addition to any guitarist’s library.