Awesome arpeggio lick from Tender Surrender by Steve Vai

[bartzzz]

Here's my tutorial on how to play that really sweet arpeggio from Tender Surrender by Steve Vai. It happens at 2:27 of the studio recording. I've always thought it was the most interesting lick in the tune.

What's so cool about this lick is that he includes an "outside" note that you'd think would sound terrible, but in context it actually sounds awesome and gives the arpeggio it's kind of exotic flavor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABjYCFoP ... jQ9FRqwzH0

I hope you enjoy the video and that you are able to get something out of it.
cheers everyone.

 

[jammin1]

very cool!

 

[xXDaveyJonesXx]

Excellent point on the "passing note". Love your LP, too!

 

[bartzzz]

very cool!

Thanks jammin1!

 

[mystixboi]

one of my favs from him. awesome phrasing...great job

 

[RustyMcTavish]

Very nicely done, appreciate the lessons!

 

[Kidkramer71]

Thanks for the lesson !!
Sounds great !!!!

 

[bartzzz]

Excellent point on the "passing note". Love your LP, too!

Thanks bro. Yeah it's amazing what you can get away with with passing notes. EVH plays a lot of passing "out" notes too.
Thanks for watching!
cheers

 

[bartzzz]

Very nicely done, appreciate the lessons!

Hey RustyMcTavish, you're welcome for the lesson bro. Hope it helps.
cheers