Vaideology: Basic Music Theory for Guitar Players

I’ve written a comprehensive music theory book for guitar players. It’s called “Vaideology: Basic Music Theory for Guitar Players” and it contains all the basic, and some very advanced, music theory that can stand as a powerful foundation for a lifetime of understanding the language of music. You can purchase it at SteveVaiStore.com.
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[@asch251]

Imagine if Vai wrote a book on composition as a whole. And delved into all the aspects he uses to compose. I would buy it in a second

[@ATX0705]

Oh man that would definitely be amazing!

[@christianolmeda]

As a self-taught player, the older I get the more I encounter gaps in knowledge that although I bridge to get through writing or executing, I’m reminded how even in the fundamentals I’m missing valuable aspects. This is wonderful!

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Wow - Only Steve Vai can make reading the titles of chapters interesting! :D

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I want it now!

[@LloydWoodall]

It's on Amazon.com, too.

[@heckler73]

I want it 20 years ago...does it come with a time machine?

[@LloydWoodall]

@@heckler73 LOL - seriously! But once I get it, I'll be making up time!

[@IAmTheWoodmeister]

heckler73 when you find a flux capacitor let me know. We will take it back and know theory like Steve Via by now. Of course we would give Steve all of the proceeds. Lol

[@alexvieira7945]

@@IAmTheWoodmeister lol yea

[@alecsavoye2698]

Vai always strikes me as the opposite of an egomaniac rockstar. Like so humble and straightforward and honest. Huge huge respects.

[@MemoriesRR]

Ordered it from Amazon Prime. Never to old to learn. That includes learning to appreciate Steve Vai's music. Thanks for the videos.

[@ForbiddenOldman]

I looked at all the famous guitarists of our time and I had the opinion that Steve is the most friendly and open of them)

[@SendilSelvan]

Thou has had me live in an ocean of love for thee and thine music all my life O great Master Steve. Your lessons have always been the kind that open infinite doors and windows towards the silence within. Somehow after delving in your music for well over two decades has been crucial and elemental in shaping my musical imagination. A simple thanks is a meagre attempt to convey my gratitude for thee. Adore you. Always

[@Cole-ek7fh]

mr. vai, the most important thing for guitarists to know is as follows: practice sober. compose sober. record sober. play sober. jam while drinking.

[@B0yardigi0rn0]

Thank you for giving back Steve, you're a wonderful human being. I wish this book was around when I was 15!

[@bwjtsa]

Picked this book up a few days ago. Out of all the theory books I have this is quickly becoming a favorite. I can’t say any of this information is new to me. It is however written in a way that means more to the guitarist. He also outlines some methods for internalizing these concepts in a solid way. I’ve already started using his methods.

[@NeilSummersgill]

Lilwayneology also out soon But I'll be getting yours Steve

[@christopherswing8457]

Ur a fucking cock Neil,now Neil down to the VAI !!!!!!!

[@briansanford169]

Christopher Swing He was just making a joke I think man.

[@leerobbo92]

It's just a joke. A very old, very unoriginal, very stale joke, but a joke nevertheless.

[@ikhsanhasbi657]

I personally plan on getting the Nickjonasology.

[@ZakEdwardsOfficial]

Kanyeology is dope

[@phantomofoaktown]

Please do a book on ear training Vaideology 2 Do it Steve Do it do it!!!!!!!

[@lolzlarkin3059]

Surely it needs to be an audio book?

[@phantomofoaktown]

@@lolzlarkin3059 that's right! Even better! I hope Steve is taking note from these comments and hopefully there will be an ear training course with all of Steve's insight, idiosyncrasies, and nuances. Steve does believe that a well trained ear is what makes a musician a musician.

[@phantomofoaktown]

@Ancient Strings I caught that the first time that I saw it, I guess I got too excited, when I heard heavy on the ear training... I was thinking a course specific and expanded with every exercise imaginable, a detailed guide to exactly everything steve had done to develop his ear. I pray that the heavy on the ear training entails all of the drills that he put himself through, just got too excited and maybe was thinking along the lines of no way lol, thanks for the reply!

[@TheGazza83]

He wrote articles in Guitar world about ear training. Google it.

[@diogosanches6623]

It would be great

[@darylm.stephens9603]

I love your humble sincere personality Mr Vai and of course your 🎶 music you are a blessing to the music world .

[@mr.incognito9247]

I just got it as a Christmas present and I starting lecture. Thank you Santa Steve for this incredible gift!

[@swissarmyknight4306]

I don't mind throwing Vai some change. Thanks for all the good times.

[@mdeguitar1378]

This is literally a dream come true! Some many good vibes and positive energy!! Thank you Steve Vai for your insight throughout the years. The very person who inspired me to pick up the guitar!

[@MrTarlecon]

"How deep you can go with your ideas and imagination and how much courage you have to express them without excuses"... Fantastic! So much wisdom! Dear Steve, greetings from Chelyabinsk (Russia)!

[@OddScienceHarry]

Thanx Mister Vai - After almost 25 years of playing guitar I started on the road of Theory!! This Video inspired me, Ordered the book and I'm Blown away of it's contents and now have the feeling that I can do This and Need it to become more in tune with my ideas. Again Thanx for this great book!

[@drinkspecials]

I started learning just before TABS came out. All of that rewinding and dropping the needle really trained my ear. Now I am appreciative that I went through that.

[@intervalkid]

Music theory is extremely important for musicians to know, it can lead to much more original material. Instead of just basing everything off of stuff you've heard, you also can enrich your ears with sounds that you have not heard others perform. This of course with more advanced or eccentric theory for which you must first understand more usual or basic theory. I really like the part on instrument ranges and transposition/clef of different instruments as well the articulations and dynamics. It is really excellent to have those in a reference book for beginners as well as sometimes for even advanced composers (sometimes I forget an instruments range and key). Sounds like a great book.

[@dvincentblack]

Ordered! I've already been to music school but I can't wait to see what you've added to the topic! Thanks! Don

[@chadcraig5774]

I just got my copy in the mail. Extremely brief focused explanations that completely make sense. I am 100% happy with my purchase. Thank you Mr. Vai for making something understandable without taking the subject way out in the weeds forgetting the purpose.

[@elenanunez6617]

I will definitely buy that book, thank you for doing this, maestro.

[@danwilson9530]

Hey Steve, if you’re reading this comment, thanks! FINALLY a guitar focused music theory book written in a way my 50 year old brain can more easily absorb. I played guitar as a teen, even attended M.I. 32 years ago, but due to life circumstances I ended up taking what turned out to be a 25-ish year hiatus away from the instrument. I recently started playing again, but one forgets A LOT in 25 years. I happened to come across your theory book in GC and I’m glad I thumbed through it. I could quickly see by the way you presented the material that this book was GOLD, so I bought it and tossed aside the other theory book I’d already purchased months earlier. That book is good, but yours fits my needs perfectly. Steve, your book is helping me big time. Thanks again for taking the time to write it. I’d highly recommend this book to any guitar player of any age.

[@sacredgeometrymusic3290]

thank you steve for all the works you gives to our world

[@brentonchattin]

Just purchased the book! Can’t wait til it gets here. Thanks Steve for sharing your knowledge with people. Love from down under!

[@shipwright90]

Hey Steve. I just wanted to let you know. You inspired me as a musician. All I played was death metal growing up and then I watched For the love of god lol. It changed the way I played and looked at music forever. I just wanted to thank you for being such an inspiration to so many. Also I finally bought my first jem and I've been ruined for all other guitars since lol.

[@williamgoz4895]

I love you, Mr. Vai!!! I always wanted a book like this since I began playing guitar, almost 30 years ago (I’m self taught). Now I’m up to begin again learning from zero... but with lessons by my Guitar God!!! Thank you very much!!! Greetings from Mexico

[@FedericoLoddoShaman]

Infinitely thank you for your precious contribution :)

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

Steve, You ALWAYS come-off as so chill. Down to earth brother. Someone with your resume' is often unapproachable. NOT you sir. Thank you for your humility and inspirations. Rock on 😎

[@CAA-hq2kp]

Thanks Steve for all what you've done, for my ears and my heart. And for who you are, inspiring me and feeding my enjoyment of life.

[@juanmelgar152]

Oh yeah baby, just bought it. Cant wait for it to arrive. I know nothing of music theory. Just a bunch of tabs I have learn from songs. You have thought me so much Steve, from technique, to feel and being your self in the guitar. Thank you so much for that. I think I will learn a lot from you book.

[@mattohara957]

A true professional. I love this guy.

[@BneiAnusim]

I remember when I listen to "Passion and Warfare" for the first time I was like.............. it changed my life musically. Thanks Steve for so many years of incredible music and congrats for your new book!

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

This is THE book I been looking for to unlock further music potential . Thanks steve

[@Ibaneddie76]

Yes! I have every transcription, lesson, video, and tab book Steve has ever put out, I think haha, Can't wait to get into this. All of his workout lessons helped my playing immeasurably. VAI RULES!

[@you0nlylivetwice]

Man we love you Steve, just in time when I need it!

[@reidedgmon3217]

I ordered this the day it was available on Steve's website. Thank you for everything you give us Steve!

[@hahmmo]

Its so refreshing to hear a master saying theory is not the most important thing..

[@Sleepy8]

Steve, thank you for all you do.

[@jettisonedguy257]

Looks great Steve. I'm keen to advance further on the electric guitar and as I've been a big fan of your music and productions for decades. Vaideology is a calling card. Thanks for all that you do for us Artists/ Musicians Steve and all the best for you and the channel in 2019

[@arnulfoparra9498]

Love and RESPECT for you Mr. Vai

[@conniemoats8937]

Wow think you Steve a must have. I am a 68 year old grandmother learning to play the electric guitar. Will enjoy all the info I can.

[@vanionsteele]

Brilliant resource, thanks Steve.

[@CharlieKnolesPlus]

Can’t wait to buy this! Dude. This is what we’ve all needed.

[@pmaster1173]

Steve you almost gave out 30/40 pages of your book in this video itself.

[@Diggerdog2nd]

Thanks Steve. I'll be picking it up. Been playing since 1979. I can't believe 40 years this year & I never have learned theory so I think maybe its about time. Even though not knowing it hasn't held me back I don't ever want to stop advancing (like most guitar players) ..And I'll probably get fewer funny looks from other guitarist that assume everyone already knows it.

[@rolandlemus203]

Wow! I will check it out! Thanks Steve!

[@CuriousKitchen]

Ordered one! Done! Can't wait now.

[@LuckySinghMusic]

Awesome Steve, I have a feeling this book is going to be gospel for a lot of guitar players and musicians out there. Just like your music and your career has spawned some of the best, congratulations brother 👌🏾

[@richieismyhero]

Thanks Steve, you give so much back to the world, from hearing you for the first time on the whitesnake slip of the tongue album, you have changed my life. So glad I got a chance to meet you. Thanks for everything I will be buying this book.

[@jamesvasey6091]

I've been waiting for a video like this

[@dampcarpet2607]

Vaidiology is gonna be a new religion

[@raybbaby]

Naw, you're thinking of "Vaderology". Beware the dark side.

[@hino-ucanada4506]

@@raybbaby hmmm, Damp Carpet might be right, here's a quote from the book: "Merge your being with the name of the note...."

[@humbuccaneer84]

@@hino-ucanada4506even though a note is only represented by a letter. I will recluse myself and make an album on a single one the 'G'. because it hits the spot....

[@dampcarpet2607]

Hino-U Canada omg I hate Steve’s esoteric spiritual BS he says/says and he thinks it’s cool

[@vr-virtualreality8875]

I have been worshipping that religion for the last 25 years.

[@Peetie_Wheatstraw]

Lots of useful subjects explored in this book. I may buy it.

[@simcoe75]

Just ordered mine, now. Thank you Mr.Vai 🤙🏻 It would be great if you also produced a book on your philosophy too. I always enjoy hearing you talk about life ✌🏻

[@harryiii3361]

exactly what im looking for and i feel better knowing the incredible work and skill of the artist who wrote this book

[@Surgicalsteel222]

This was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Ordered mine today!

[@gianluigidautilia6417]

I have always been so negative in learning theory but when Steve speaks reaches your mind and inspires you just by showing a book. My guitar personal taste is not totally into vai , but as musician is so respected and charismatic that is with no doubt the biggest electric guitarist nowadays , well in the last 30 years

[@TheChadPad]

Awesome man! This is a great service to guitarists world-wide. My nephew is totally excited about getting it, and you're his guitar hero. Thank you

[@RGMDG]

Congratulations on fulfilling that dream. I’m going to check it out.

[@cleaningsuplydepot8595]

Thank you Mr. Vai for sharing your wisdom and knowledge and passing it on to others....I have watched you grow from being in Frank Zappa's band to transcribing for Guitar Player on the little records in their books to teaching others and also being in a lot of great bands. I just want to personally thank you and say that God has truly blessed you with your talent and will bless you much more for sharing it with others! =) Keep on rockin!

[@melanieregnier7410]

My copy is on the way. Looking forward to it getting here!

[@stretchhfab7315]

I’m not a pro musician but I’m sooooo glad I learned music theory, and really got to understand how to use it. Learn it !! Even a little. This looks like a great book and will be going into my library!!! Thanks Steve you da man !!!

[@Thunder1an]

I already ordered mine from Amazon, can't wait! Greetings from Chile

[@sachannel6036]

Nice book! Thank you Steve!

[@jimmaculate5]

What a wonderful, thorough explanation of your book.

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

You are the reason I started to learn guitar ,for the love of god ,blew me away when I first heard it.

[@emochinchilla]

Thank you for all you do to help others. So humble and amazing.

[@SANDS78]

Very cool, you are one of the best representatives of guitar. Thank you for all your great contributions, we all owe you a big “thank you”

[@skystahley3707]

Hello Sir! Just ordered my copy, thank you for all you do!

[@Mydickinyoursister]

Nr Can,I had the pleasure of seeing you with David Lee Roth in Evansville,Indiana...I love your work,I love your albums...but the biggest thing I love about you...is that you are a down to earth STAR...

[@adele1317]

I have ordered my copy, I can't wait to get started :)

[@lllULTIMATEMASTERlll]

Great idea!! Totally getting this.

[@bubbles3161]

I studied music theory for years , sounds like a great book . A roadmap makes it easy to get where you want to go and if you use it , soon enough you won't need it anymore because you will remember how to get their that's when things get interesting . But , It's always good to revisit the basic fundamentals . Steve Vai studied at Berklee and is a master of music you can trust this guy he takes his craft very seriously he wouldn't put his name on something he doesn't believe in . Music theory gave me the ability to remember riffs write songs fit in at jam night learn a song i hear on the radio . . .

[@ryananderson1866]

Literally just bought this book after watching 30 seconds of this video.

[@sandervanoosten]

Just ordered mine, can’t wait!

[@LOPEZ99126]

As always straight to the point....

[@Proghead88]

Simply amazing! The same human understanding and depth I hear in his music shows through in this book. Makes perfect sense :)

[@rolandmarckwort]

Amazing - looks fantastic!

[@Woundstring]

Oh my GAAAAAAAAWD........ Thank you so much for doing this Steve!!! Buying and telling every student from now on it's an essential. Ive been waiting so long for you to do something like this...truly great great news :D

[@z_supernova]

Awesome Steve ! Thank you very much for this book, I just ordered it :)

[@FelipePuchert]

Wow amazing idea Steve! Will get it for sure! Many thanks!

[@saepiumv3813]

Wow! Looks impressive and with lots of information. I love music theory! Going to add this to my book collection.

[@garrickmcgowan9022]

That's awesome Steve. I Will be getting a copy.

[@thomasrichmond601]

Thanks teacher Steve 👏

[@CZitoMusic]

Amazing! I went to university for music, specializing in classical guitar and my theory was pretty good. But now being out of school, still playing but not really practicing the theory, this book will be so helpful to refreshing my memory and working on my theory chops to get it back to what it was! I’ll definitely pick this up. Thanks steve!🤘🏻🙌🏻🔥

[@1analist]

Awesome! just in time ! Legend!

[@xocnibor]

Thank you Steve!

[@edpitman7035]

I need this, I’m in - thanks Steve !

[@RavenMadd9]

Always enjoyed talking to you when I worked at mannys music...so I will check it out

[@martinberglund1470]

Ordered it today. Really looking forward to dive in to the lessons 😁❤️🍻 all my respect to you Mr Vai 🙏

[@groovedmetal]

I just bought it from your Vai webstore , can't wait.

[@Iku1971]

Hi, Steve! It's incredible how productive and talented musician you are. You're the most innovative composer nowadays, your music has so many dimensions. Obviously your Zappa days weren't so bad afterall.

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Yea but he goofed on the name, it should have been. VAIOLOGY, right?

[@AntonioGazzaneo91]

God bless you mr. Vai, you're an endless source of ispiration and a great man, thank you for everything

[@AriKoinuma]

That is so awesome! I probably know most of what's in that book but I'll buy it just as a reference and also as an example of how to explain things when those questions are asked of me. Thank you Steve!

Arrived today.. no so basic the last parts thanks! Very complete

[@jaktje]

Comming in the mail tomorrow! Can't wait

[@MrZachalewel]

Wow, thank you Steve

[@primaballerina84]

Fantastic! You are a true source of inspiration Sir Vai🎸❤️💪