Steve Vai

A good collection of Steve Vai's solo works. Since this book contains scores ONLY from music written, arranged, and produced entirely by Steve Vai, it gives a unique perspective on his music without contamination or distraction by the other famous bands and musicians (Frank Zappa, Whitesnake, etc) with whom he has collaborated. Most of the scores are from two of his solo albums: Passion and Warfare, and Sex & Religion...although most of the songs do not follow the original recordings. Steve Vai arranged the music especially for this book, and although some of it is simplified to allow the guitar student to play along, it's a remarkably creative collection of music.… (more)