Imagine the pressure of being the surgeon operating on Steve Vai's hand.

@hammr6133

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Dr., I will check with the administrator on our insurance policy limits.

@ernesto_longhi

3 жыл бұрын

They don't think like this. To surgeon, Vai was just once more.

@kaiowasdeath

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine being the nurse that helps the surgeon that is operatin Steve's hand.

@cesardmora86

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaiowasdeath Imagine being the hospital's director where the nurse is helping the surgeon that is operating Steve's hand.

@stefanoagostini_com

3 жыл бұрын

@@hammr6133 AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

Next week, Steve Vai will give a concert using just his nose, and it will sound better than anything I've ever attempted 😂

@Sempai68

3 жыл бұрын

...and still better than you 🤣

@erinelam3003

3 жыл бұрын

🤭🤭🤭🤭

@Sempai68

3 жыл бұрын

@VVoOꟻF Of course ! ;-)

@Piperitum

Жыл бұрын

Using his wiener will demonitize him, but I guess he doersn't care ...

@vladimirpoutine7522

4 ай бұрын

When I watched his new song I was like, of course he can do that one handed and make it sound good....

Thank You Stevie, I've recently become One-handed and I can't stop crying looking at dusty guitars in every room. You've inspired me to try again!

@straightshooter8662

3 жыл бұрын

The sustainer helps for this one handed technique

@Turak_64

3 жыл бұрын

@@straightshooter8662 I think the god level of guitar skills is probably a bigger help

@deathbleu5741

3 жыл бұрын

Try singing dude

@MrStuartplummer

3 жыл бұрын

never give up, Eric...be inspired...

@kingabaddonfatherofagonyhe7212

3 жыл бұрын

@@straightshooter8662 can you recommend any?

"I still have one hand..." - the black knight

Even with one hand he is better than all of us. 🎸😂

@TheM5er

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@efrainornelas2346

3 жыл бұрын

Half hand*

@sergioafonsomesquita6675

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@reman81

3 жыл бұрын

*all of us combined

@megsrini5013

3 жыл бұрын

True so flippin true

"You wouldn't want to end up like me" Well actually that would be great. Yes please ahahaha

@Dakhaos-ou812

3 жыл бұрын

Where can I sign in?

@pepezoomba

3 жыл бұрын

Foi isso mesmo que eu pensei!

@modergav

3 жыл бұрын

@@pepezoomba Se for pra ficar igual al Vai mesmo com os braço fodido, que seja AHAHAHA

@Quazi-moto

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a good one, Steve. I dare say HE wouldn't wanna end up like ME. Far more accurate.

@Luisifer_89

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahahahahha 😂😂

Vai - better player than 99.99999999% of guitarists with just one hand. Not to mention his composition skills are insane and IMO severely underrated. The layers of harmony and rhythmic complexity he puts into a casual piece like this are well beyond what most mortals are capable of doing.

@allandnothing5987

2 жыл бұрын

Some might call it over-playing but whateva works.

@rautamies2305

Жыл бұрын

@@allandnothing5987 I'd call this comment "jealousy"

Holding a chord for 20 minutes and meditating on it sounds like such a Vai thing to do. Get well soon, Steve!

Steve Vai: look after your hands Also Steve Vai: watch this song I wrote that will tear all my calluses while I have bandages on both arms

@TheChodax

3 жыл бұрын

He's always been unconventional 😁😂

One arm in a sling and the other hand with stitches in it and he is still fricken awesome! 🤯

@megsrini5013

3 жыл бұрын

IKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@santiguitar1607

3 жыл бұрын

Man, I know that what I'm going to ask doesn't has to do with the video, but, did he dye his hair? Or it's just my sight, idk

@DutchVai

3 жыл бұрын

@@santiguitar1607 It could be his natural grey.

@WizardOfArc

3 жыл бұрын

@@DutchVai looks purple though 😮

@HenritheHorse

3 жыл бұрын

@@WizardOfArc Could be the lighting above.

I have a friend who is a gigging musician. He plays all the local clubs withing a 50 mile radius. He goes to this Vietnamese nail salon before his shows. I asked him why and he said he discovered them once he had some work done they gave his hands the most therapeutic massage he ever had and he noticed how much better he played that night and the normal fatigue and pain that normally set in after the show was gone. He could have played another show his hands and arms felt so good. So he pays $10 for a hand/forearm massage as his pre-show ritual (when he can) and he now swears by it. Now that he's getting some serious mileage on his hands he knows anything that will extend his career is gold.

The irony is that this might be the best piece ever written...

@Dee-yd4vw

3 жыл бұрын

Though Tender Surrender will always have my heart, Knappsack might be close to my favorite piece

You know sh*t is real when Steve Vai thinks something is difficult to play.

@22fret

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but it just took him one week to learn it. So 10 years for the rest of us...

@sebastianstieuroteam3087

3 жыл бұрын

At least, LOL.

"Vai, are you out of your mind?" The master of the space age guitar

@t8r507

3 жыл бұрын

If your driving me crazy I'm taking you all with me!

“Like your butt is molded into wooden butter” - this should be the official Sonus slogan 😂

I'm not gay but damn, The cut, the glasses, the clothes, the jewelry and even the knappsack, everything he is wearing looks like it's made for Steve.

Steve Vai takes the expression "I could beat you with one hand tied behind my back" to a new level.

Sir Steve Vai, Brazil loves you! (actually, the whole world)! Long live the master! 🤘🇧🇷🎸❤👍

@cursoalef

3 жыл бұрын

that's true

@Toledo394

3 жыл бұрын

...true, but we love you more, here in Brazil! 😉

@ea-guitar1170

3 жыл бұрын

@@Toledo394 Não, aqui na França, adoramos ele tambem :)

@patrickwoo6067

3 жыл бұрын

Same here from Malaysia...!!!!

@rafiibanez1163

3 жыл бұрын

😲 What happened with Steve Vai right arm? So sad to see Steve Vai right hand😐🙏🙏 For The Love Of God

And that is why Steve Vai is one of the greatest guitar players of all time folks. Forgeddaboudit!

Coming up next: Steve playing a song with no hands at all.

@cassianowogel

3 жыл бұрын

and still kicking everybody's asses, you might add 😂

@coffeemachtspass

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t there a Satriani song called No Hands Playing?

@jrberry63

3 жыл бұрын

Using only his mind and facial expressions. I'd still pay good money just to watch that. I have to watch twice, once for the finger maneuvers, once for the facial expressions.

@Kichikus_

3 жыл бұрын

Steve just stares quitar and force it to play it self X)

@stinky_nut_blast

3 жыл бұрын

@@jrberry63 I once heard about a composer who only played the music in his mind. Allegedly he had the ability to let people somehow feel it / hear it / follow it. He just sat on a chair and the audience was listening like being under a spell.

Imagine the doctor's name was Dr. Knutt. You'd be wearing a knuttsack.

@viking2304

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the good laugh

@landslug

3 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍

@aryamoghaddam912

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@stealingtomorrowband

3 жыл бұрын

to funny man!!!!! steve vai now endorsing the Knuttsack.... the new way to keep your hands safe and warm

@pepezoomba

3 жыл бұрын

Muita bem!

I heard about Steve's injury. We all are lucky that it healed fast

@arep491

3 жыл бұрын

what happen

@nicholassupernant6807

3 жыл бұрын

@@arep491 he strained a finger holding a difficult chord

Steve Vai is on the short list of the very finest musicians in the world... and yet somehow is an even finer human being. More rare than Steve's extraordinary ability is is his generosity of spirit. Be well!

15:40 The way you looked at the camera, while your left hand was still playing perfectly. It was like "Yeah, my hand does his own thing, I'm just along for the ride" XD. That was truly marvelous

Steve Vai?! Automatically likes video.

@grigoriyborisovich9526

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@patrickwoo6067

3 жыл бұрын

That's the rules...!!!!

@nowmonk

3 жыл бұрын

Welsh? 😆

What a huge inspiration this video is, under so many angles... the positivity, the search for solutions, the conduct, the character - and in the end the one-hand song. This is so brilliant and so human at the same time. So glad this dude simply is who he is. Love you Steve

I've certainly suffered injuries that put the hurting on me. Starting playing guitar in 1984 at the age of 10. By the time I was 20 I could play anything except for the very most advanced stuff. Then, at 20, I suffered a deep bruise in my median nerve which left me unable to bend the tip of my thumb and index finger for nearly 2 years. There I was spending every waking moment for 10 years living, breathing, the guitar, going from doing Steve Vai's 10 hour workout to not being able to fret a C chord. It was TRAUMATIC. No money for anything but the 1 doctor's visit where he told me I had bruised the median nerve and that I needed to see a specialist. Well that wasn't happening. I came from the poorest of the poor and had to borrow money to see a doctor. And boy did I get an earful about it too. Oh, i was depressed. Life was bad. The universe just took a dump right on my dreams. So I put down the guitar for about 18 months and waited for my body to heal and developed my own rehab routine. It worked. But it took about 2 years. And by the time I was 25 I was way better than I had ever been, but I was never quite the same. I had to alter my style. Rework fingerings. I never did vibrato or bends with my index finger anymore. No over the neck chording with my thumb. But I could still play pretty much whatever I wanted, and better than ever, but I had to change some things up. Later in life I would get to go through it again, this time with my ulnar nerve. The point is, we can usually overcome these things with patience and hard work. No, you're probably not going to be the exact same again. But our mind is our greatest tool. We can re-work fingerings, we can alter our style to bridge our weaknesses while we work to strengthen them. I know it. I've done it. I've had 2 major injuries that knocked me out of playing for years. Not to mention many little things--jammed fingers playing basketball, strains doing manual labor, etc. Now I'm dealing with arthritis at the age of 47 after playing for nearly 4 decades. I'll always play. If it's in my heart to play I'll find a way. If I have to tune to a chord and get a slide I'll find a way to make music. And I know Vai will too. I'd bet my life on it.

"You don't want to end up like me" Sure boss LoL Seriously, not many folks in your position would be so open about your predicament. Thank you for your willingness to share

@JEROGUITAR.

2 жыл бұрын

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Steve vai is one of my favorite guitarist of all time! Such an inspiration! Very humble guy.

@Mikau-gb8uo

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure Dead would hate him though :D

"where skill ends, strength begins" - a Finnish saying, probably quite global one, at least it should be.

@Someone89a

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been brought up (uk) with a similar saying - “where there’s a will, there’s a way” - the strength of will in this case

@alen_ELMLB

3 жыл бұрын

Killer one, could be an epitaph

@commentfreely5443

3 жыл бұрын

when david lee roth's uncle operates on you and you live

@Quazi-moto

3 жыл бұрын

@@commentfreely5443 Ahh, sooo.... Roth was a spoiled rich kid growing up. Who woulda guessed?

@electrolytics

3 жыл бұрын

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

"Ow fuck, hope Dr. Knapp doesn't see that" made me laugh so hard! Thanks Steve for giving me hope i can get over my carpel tunnel issues.

Steve, Thanks for the vid. Don't worry about Dr. Knapp seeing you strum the Ax at the end of the piece. Your shoulder was mechanically stronger than the other one literally 5 minutes after he sewed you up. I had a massive shoulder rebuild, including cuff work 20 some years ago. So I'm in my chair about 3 days after the surgery in screaming pain, resting. My dog(a huge wolf/husky hybrid) went running by me. As luck would have it my pinky finger wound up catching under his collar and my entire shoulder got turned all the way around, ending in a loud, physically audible, pop. Needless to say it HURT, BAD!! So I went back to my surgeon, all upset that I wrecked his work, with my tail between my legs expecting to get chastised(or worse) about my dumb luck. Surgeon Laughed at me and told me to buy my dog a steak on the ride home. All that actually happened was the dog saved me countless months of agonizing therapy. Turns out the shoulder is mechanically strong about 5 minutes after the surgery. They repair the rotator cuff with a heat gun. It shrinks the collagen in the ligaments of the cuff like the shrinky-dinks we used to play with as kids(which were made out of collagen). Don't stress it at all, not one bit!! Good luck with the therapy.

I can't wait to see what Steve has to say today. He is such an amazing guitar player! As soon as Steve's stream is done, I will be premiering a video, so feel free to head on over and load up on your guitar content for the day. Have a great stream Steve! 🤘

@matthughesrocks

3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to it!

@scottykingdavid

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I'm going back to back with Paul gilbert today.. I remember you Micheal. You were a shrapnel guy right. Double handed thing. I remember

@KrisFjord

3 жыл бұрын

And THAT is how you advertise.

@KonstFischer

3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to post on „knappsack“: Michael Angelo batio has left the chat Now I‘m glad I didn’t post it, cause you definitely didn’t leave the chat.

@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah, I am a fan of Steve, like everyone else here. Steve rules 🤘

Steve Vai is the nicest, most humble, most talented person on the planet and the whole universe depending on how many people are up in space (on the moon, International Space Station, wherever)

@harveydents

3 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY agree. I met him once super kind, THEN he found out through a friend of a friend that i was sick (the musician commnity is smaller than people think) WELL, he took it upon himself to email me during a very busy schedule and send me prayers, recommend some books for me. He is a PRINCE among men. HUMBLE isnt even the word!

I see people saying that they are selling their guitars as a joke after watching this, this should drive people to better themselves. Anything is Possible. Absolutely blown away by this

@12:15 we bear witness to one of the most monstrous flexes any guitarist has ever laid down. "I'm Steve Vai and I can still do what Steve Vai does even if I only use ONE HAND." Yeah, that was a throwdown from downtown. Another guitarist health tip for you: Especially with a heavy guitar, use the widest guitar strap you can stand. Even better if the part across your shoulder is genuine leather and has some stiffness to it. It helps to distribute the weight of the guitar MUCH more evenly than a narrow strap, greatly improving player comfort.

Steve is now 60+ but compare to his age, he looks so young and healthy. #Legend

@jrberry63

3 жыл бұрын

Yoga, meditation, a vegetarian diet, and the best career ever probably have a lot to do with that.

@crispinmcsticks

3 жыл бұрын

@@jrberry63 having a full head of hair also helps lol.

@jrberry63

3 жыл бұрын

@@crispinmcsticks That it do, Crispin, that it do...

@martinlehfeldt6916

3 жыл бұрын

Very true

I’ve been to his concert! It was like God was playing on the stage! You are completely dissolved in a moment when you are around Steve. His energy is unbelievable. He is just pure love and joy, and he takes you there with him... ❤️❤️❤️

I was told by someone when I first started out back in the day that if you START to feel ANY pain in EITHER hand then stop right away. It has served me well. When practicing go 45 mins or an hour then break for a few minutes and maybe sight read or even better get up and move around a bit. Your back and neck and shoulders and eyes need to rest also. It has served me well for almost 40 years. You need to find a good position to practice in. Keep going....

Steve with 1 hand is better than most of his peers using both! Unbelievable! And what an amazing sweet lovely human being!

could you imagine Usain Bolt with a broken leg, and still beat you at 100 meters race

@fajaradi1223

3 жыл бұрын

While running backwards.

@chrisblahblahh4468

3 жыл бұрын

It would be more accurate to imagine a dancer still being more impressive than the others, using only one leg because of an injury :)

I find it very helpful to think about health. I have been a guitar player for more than 40 years! When I was 49 years old I started having serious back problems. I did a lot of research, went to doctors and found out that the best thing for my back was to do weight training and sit a lot less and stand a lot more. Since then I feel much better! Unfortunately, the gyms have been closed since November because of the pandemic (Germany). Therefore, I work out at home. I have a home studio. But there I stand at the computer and don't sit since then!

OMG you know something i have been playing guitar only 10 years now to me in guitar years thats still a child really and i never ever in my life thought i would ever be able to play STEVE VAI in any form but you know something i can see and hear the music in my head and i see myself going to different places then he does that to me is MIND BLOWING i swear playing guitar has been the BEST THING I EVER DO IN MY LIFE.

I'm sure many of you here, have already seen, the guitarist playing a classic Eagles song with a prosthetic on his left arm, he is a left-handed player. Nailing it! Sounding better with that piece music, than I can with two working hands! How important are your hands for a musician again Steve? Answer: Still Very

While he recovers I can imagine him just picking up his guitar and it plays beautifully all by itself out of respect..

A friend just sent this to me. I had double trigger finger surgery today on my left hand. I am a drummer but the doctor did not believe it was from drumming but from working in my yard last summer. I’m looking forward to not waking up with my hand looking like Spider-Man every morning. Good luck on your recovery.

The poking the finger through was fantastic, I never knew him to be so human, he seemed so distant when I was young.

@jrberry63

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, he's a cool dude. I met him a few times back during the Roth days, hung out and chatted at length. He has a great sense of humor, is extremely intelligent and philosophical, very human. Super cool. Still is, so it seems. Through following his career, I can say, it doesn't look like he's changed a bit. To me, he seems just as down-to-earth as he was when he was just starting out. I love that fame never ruined him. Then again, he was very well-grounded and centered when he was young, which helped. He only really turns alien when he plays and connects with the home planet.

This kind of musician just appears maybe once in a 10 000 year. So unique and unbelievable skills. I know it takes hours of practise but his mindset and thinking is what makes him such an unique guitarist and composer. Respect!

only player we've ever witnessed play with one hand that sounds like he has 100 fingers. Dude is the simply the best ever. And most of the world has never even heard of him. Love you Steve. "LIBERTY" was our walk-out song for my wedding!

Steve, I don't think you remember me I did a jam with you & Joe when I was 16. What a blast and I will never forget it. I have carpal tunnel hurts like hell had the operation and all is well. Stay safe Steve & get well.

You've always amazed me Steve. But playing an entire song with one hand has blown my mind. I wish you all the best. Get well soon, and keep doing what you do like no other. We all love you.

Hi, Steve, I’m from Argentina and we have a friend in common, THE GREAT CIRUELO. This video is amazing useful, few years ago I have an accident and I broke both of my wrists and after a delicate surgery and recovery weeks I discover that my left hand (I’m right) was in a different position that for normal issues was OK but to play guitar I have to re educated my self again and that situación demanded me a physically and mentally extra effort (this happened when I had 48). I forced to change the position of my hands, finges and even my arm, and this caused my big pain and no one told me what have to do at this moment even the doctors. Thank you because now I understand that one of the problems it’s that a use more pressure of my finges that it’s necessary (I think that is more a mentally issue) and this provoke more pain the same with the tension of my arm. THANK YOU A LOT!!!

my wive past away 8 years ago left me behind with my 5 kids your music helpt me true the hard moments in my live back then and still dous !!! thank you somuchts for everything mr vai have a awesome weekend and stay save ;-)

@WholeLottaBulldog

3 жыл бұрын

That must have been extremely difficult man. Good on you for persevering. All the best

Steve you magnificent crazy sonnofa, you've guy a hurt shoulder and nursing a healing hand and you've not let it get you down and you've written a song and playing one-handed and still a million miles above us mere mortals. You are truly an inspiration in every way as a terriffic human being and an astounding musician, much love and respect, sending ya healing energy from London. 🤘🎸👍

@JEROGUITAR.

2 жыл бұрын

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I am fairly confident Vai just invented a new trend among guitarist, the one hand song challenge.

I thank God for creating you... I can only imagine what He was thinking as He made you... An honor to be alive with you Mr. Vai! The Lord bless you and keep you... "You don't want to end up like me..." 🤦‍♂️

Even injured using one hand Steve tells the world he’s the best at what he does.

That old saying 'I could beat you with one hand tied behind my back' - evidence here

To be a healthy musician, it takes a little work and care for yourself. I developed a stuck shoulder through guitar playing. Now at 55 Im practising yoga, and stretching for my arms...everything is fine...thanks a lot for your videos...

Brilliant. And wow, look at that Pia!! For anyone who ever doubted the transition away from Jem...

After surgery this is what his left hand is now doing...just wait until that shoulder and right hand free up! Stay strong brother Vai! Thanks for the upload!!

You can just tell how chill and relaxed Steve is through this video. Also his positivity !!

@JEROGUITAR.

2 жыл бұрын

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Long time fan, first time respondent on your channel. I've always understood that we as guitar players were going to have some hand problems, but not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Some of the pain you were describing, I suffer from as well. This video has cause to want to see my chiropractor. I want to thank you for being transparent and inspirational.

Thanks a lot for your words...I'm suffering a lot of pain in my left hand...so it is encouraging to know that YOU have recovered from something like this...

Speedy recovery Mr Vai. Funnily enough I had to comment to a youtube guitarist yesterday regarding how he sits when playing, he is always crossed legged and hunched, I am going to send this video to him, it is great advice.

Yes! Hope for more Under It All as well! Bless you Steve.

Great tuneage man! "Knappsack" I'm watching thinking...don't hurt your good arm man, ouch! The "Black Knight" from Montey Python comes to mind. I was in a left sling just as the lockdown went down and woke up from surgery to the lockdown in the hospital recovering from the surgery. Literally, a line down the middle of the hall as they wheel-chaired me out with a 20lb cast for 2 weeks in a TV chair, then to a metal support deal around my arm for 2 more weeks. PT was a disaster with the lockdown. SNAFU city, I had to do it all myself...I tore my left internal Bicep Tendon (inside my left elbow). Inspirational I'm about to turn 65, been playing guitar since '65. Thanks for the deep share. CTS and RSI from my work are flaring up my everything. Same disks as yourself. Time to go back to my surgeon and get my right hand to stop going numb. I have come to many of the same conclusions as you mentioned. Riveting to say the least. Thank you again. Maximum Respect ~ LW

Steve with his thumb cut open "Oh, how funny". The rest of us "AHHHHHHHHHHH"

A phrase came to mind: "with one hand tied behind my back". Still the master, though. Get well.

"After Jack Butler escaped from the Devil when he turned to the side of good the Devil broke his right hand in retaliation. He found he could still play with his left so he did just that."

My right arm was burn by boiling chemical. I'm about to quit from playing and thinking to sell my stuffs. And then this video came out. And ask the Doctor how long it takes to heal. And replied "about a year" Decided to clean my stuffs and try to play again. Thanks Steve for inspiring and sharing your talents.

The Onyx PIA is incredible! Thank you for all the wisdom!

You know you're getting old when you're listening to Steve Vai talking about medicare and medical chair....

@commentfreely5443

3 жыл бұрын

still better than my favs, tom petty, ric ocasek and eddie van halen being dead

@eriklarson9137

3 жыл бұрын

@@commentfreely5443 Pizza is good.

@Quazi-moto

3 жыл бұрын

@@eriklarson9137 I like tuwtles.

@HarlanHarvey76

3 жыл бұрын

😞entropy sucks sometimes

@Quazi-moto

3 жыл бұрын

@@HarlanHarvey76 In the case of humans, it ALWAYS sucks. Well, 99.99% of the time, anyway. There are a handful that deserve what time does to the body. Nothing is more cruel to us than time.

"Old man guitar battles the entire human race and wins with 4 5ths of one hand.'"

Steve and Ibanez a duo made in Heaven.

gosh! just look at those fingers, those are so beautiful, looks like a fine gift from God.

I almost forgot he was Steve Vai until the end when he played knapsack. Thought it was just going to be a 'little lick' and now I need to work on my legato lol.

Me sawing Steve with injured limbs: "Aaah so you ARE human after all!!!" Steve: composed and starts to play an amazing tune with only one hand. Me: "Take me to your planet!"

Hi Steve, you and I are about the same age, I was born in 1960, and so I'll assume that you are 60 years old as well. Anyhow, when we reach our age things seem to begin to fail after years of overuse or improper use, and fyi, I once had shoulder surgery in 2004 and it's as good as new, and one of the things that I learned was to follow the doctor's advice and definitely carry out all of the exercises that the physical therapist recommends for a proper recovery. Also, I think that it's great that you've created a video talking about your injuries and how to avoid them, and how important posture is when playing guitar. And I am glad to see that you're recovering nicely and that when it's safe to tour again, that you'll be out there doing what you love, which is playing guitar and entertain us audiences. And may I as if there's a reason why you cut your hair short, after all of the previous years of having it long? I'm curious to know.

I know someone who was scheduled for carpal tunnel surgery (she had no power in her hand). Before she went, she went to a physiotherapist for a 2nd opinion. It turned out she had a trapped nerve in her neck! One session and follow-up exercises sorted her out.

we are so lucky to have you Vai, i send you love and health sir.

@JEROGUITAR.

2 жыл бұрын

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Never been done! Glad to be apart of this recording / filming

@andrewsintel

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff bud!

Cables, tunnels, giggles...metaphors. Absolute hilarious stuff!

The new ‘Knappsack’ one-hand tune at the end of this episode is destined to become one of the great wonders of the guitar world across the ages

"Adult Puppet Theatre with Steve Vai" is not what I expected to see today.

Right, I totally don't want to end up like Steve Vai.

I wanted to make some jokes or whatever but i don't have the words, he has simply murge with the instrument. You'r a legend Steve, i hope you know that. And by the way thanks again for the Halo 2 theme song

You're absolutely right, most players play too hard. Usually because we're using the wrong gauge strings ("thicker is better!!" #wrong). Ever tried a Chapman Stick?? You can't play too hard, as it won't sound good. Instead you tap, and discover a new range of dynamics in your hands and fingers! And the sound is still awesome. Apply that gentler touch to guitar, find the right string gauge to suit your new style, and there it is :) You're kinda recalibrating your senses and ears, and, ultimately, it's far easier on your hands too.

Seriously??? One handed??? I just walked by my guitars, told them to f*ck off and I'm going to bed.

@durkee12

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Right! All hammer ons and pull offs like a Super Human!

@ohheyychristian

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Hahhahaha!!!

@kevinnsevinn799

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Lol...imma do the same tonite lol😂😂😂

Knapsack is a great piece. Incredible playing! Your to much Steve. Just pure greatness!

the classiest of guitar legends. sure, losing use of your right hand will stop you from playing guitar for while. unless you're Steve Vai.

Steve, I've been a fan since I saw you with Zappa in 82. Get well soon. What an inspiration. Interesting that Robert Fripp has always sat on stage when playing, presumably to keep the tendons in his left hand as straight as possible and presumably it keeps the right hand relaxed. Steve Howe always wears his guitar strap high and most classical guitarists keep the guitar as high as possible.

"My Butt is moulded into wooden butter" - THATS YOUR NEXT TSHIRT STEVE!

Hes back! I love this series.

Ok, Steve is insanely good playing guitar. My hero for ever

Vai slowly becoming the perfect combination of Zappa, Tesla, and Einstein etc legend!

So inspiring man, he pulled off an amazing composition with literally one hand. Dude I need to keep practicing

Thanks for the update on your health Steve. Great info and Holy Moly! What a great song! And with one hand! Beautiful and inspiring as you always are and obviously no matter what your body throws at you, you manifest your heart and soul through your music regardless of hands available! ❤️👏🏻X

Amazing the black Pia ... 🔝💘 Steve you're the King of the kings ! I wait for you in Italy for your Live and masterclass 🤟

I had a small tear in my rotator cuff too...and the pain will drop you to your ever lovin knees just for moving it wrong! Get well brother! As much as i enjoy your guitar playing.....I really love your philosophies on things, as they're really similar to my own....only you've traveled down the path (of life + learning) farther than i have. The new Pia looks wonderful BTW! Peace friend.