A short ballad using sliding and bending techniques to create melodies.

We'll be working on how we can use bends and slidings in a rock ballad solo.

Slide exercises in D minor

Steve uses "non guitaristic" ways of avoiding common passages in his lines and that makes him sound original. I tried to play this melody in a way that was not natural for me. I paid attention in how I played every note (which finger, the amount, vibrato, etc.).

In this Vai inspired lesson Pavel guides you through bending, slides, chord shapes, triads. In here you will find trick &licks for all levels - hop inside!

The sliding technique which can be used in lot of creative ways, here is one of them. We use the C Minor Pentatonic scale and we move through all 5 shapes.

In this lesson lesson we will approach Steve's pattented tones and techniques by analysing "Vai slides", whammy-bar tricks, lydian mode and plain shred! The backing tracks should allow you to start practicing these techniques slowly - and gradually work your way to the top!

A look at the style of the brilliant Steve Vai, full of sliding phrases and Lydian tonalities.

Solo with some influences of Steve Vai. Contains techniques as Alternate picking, Vibrato, Slides and Palm muting.