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The Frank Zappa Guitar Book
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SKU: HL.160459
Transcribed by and Featuring an Introduction by Steve Vai. By Frank Zappa. Edited by Steve Vai. Guitar Book. Rock. Softcover. 304 pages. Hal Leonard #160459. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.160459).ISBN 9781495064890. UPC: 888680623234. 9.0x12.0x0.692 inches. Transcribed by Steve Vai.
Back in print! This classic book, compiled and transcribed by Steve Vai, a former member of the Zappa Band, features 22 transcriptions (without tab) of songs from seven Zappa albums. Also includes an introduction by Vai and photos. Songs include: Black Napkins • The Deathless Horsie • Five-five-Five • Gee, I like Your Pants • He Used to Cut the Grass • Heavy Duty Judy • Hog Heaven • Mo' Mama • Outside Now • Packard Goose • Pink Napkins • Rat Tomago • Sheik Yerbouti Tango • Shut up 'n Play Yer Guitar • Shut up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More • Soup 'n Old Clothes • Stucco Homes • Theme from the 3rd movement of Sinister Footwear • Treacherous Cretins • Variations on the Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression • Watermelon in Easter Hay • While You Were Out.
- Five-Five-Five
- Hog Heaven
- Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar
- While You Were Out
- Treacherous Cretins
- Heavy Duty Judy
- Soup 'N Old Clothes
- Variations On The Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression
- Gee, I Like Your Pants
- The Deathless Horsie
- Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar Some More
- Pink Napkins
- Stucco Homes
- Theme From The 3rd Movement Of Sinister Footwear
- Watermelon In Easter Hay
- Packard Goose
- Outside Now
- He Used To Cut The Grass
- Sheik Yerbouti Tango
- Rat Tomago
- Mo' Mama
- Black Napkins
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 3 Reviews
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David K.
December 15, 2025
A Deep Dive into Zappa's Guitar Composition
While this is a guitar-specific book, Steve Vai's transcriptions of Zappa's work offer profound insight into his compositional genius. For any musician analyzing complex rock structures, understanding these detailed guitar lines is key. It's not for vocal accompaniment, but as a resource for appreciating instrumental texture and lead voice construction within Zappa's unique musical universe, it's exceptional.
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Eleanor P.
December 15, 2025
Essential for Advanced Guitar Students
This book, transcribed by Steve Vai, is a goldmine for serious guitar students. The 22 transcriptions are meticulously accurate, fostering excellent sight-reading skills by omitting tab. It offers a fantastic challenge for rhythmic precision and advanced technique. While demanding, the engraving quality from Hal Leonard is clear, making it an invaluable resource for teaching complex rock guitar.
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Marcus J.
December 14, 2025
Authentic Zappa for Demanding Gigs
For the professional guitarist tackling Frank Zappa, this book is invaluable. Vai's transcriptions are faithful and detailed, exactly what's needed for authentic performance. The standard notation (no tab) is perfect for advanced readers. This isn't casual material, but the 304 pages offer high-level rock for specific, demanding sets where accurate, note-for-note playing counts.
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