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Interactive piano tutorial for "Bop!" by Steve Vai, in G minor at about 107 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Bop! by Steve Vai
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Bop!" by Steve Vai, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · instrumental · jazz fusion
Moodenergetic · virtuosic · playful
Signaturehigh‑octane instrumental rock with jazz‑fusion flair
G minor
Key
107
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭7
Gm7
B♭
A7
A♭7
F♯m7
Bm7
C♯7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeVerse‑like developmentBridgeExtended guitar soloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
lead voice, delivering rapid, technically demanding solos and melodic lines
drums
dynamic, syncopated kit with intricate fills and a driving groove
bass guitar
tight, round, syncopated bassline that locks with the drums
keyboard
harmonic and melodic support, often playing jazzy voicings and counter‑melodies
percussion
various auxiliary percussion adding texture and rhythmic complexity
Album & artist
ALBUM

Modern Primitive (2016)

All of Modern Primitive
Artist

Steve Vai

Steve Vai is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer from Long Island, New York, who started playing at age 11 and studied under Joe Satriani before attending the Berklee College of Music. He worked with Frank Zappa in the early 1980s and later played with David Lee Roth and Whitesnake before building a long solo career rooted in rock and heavy metal. His solo records are known for technical guitar work, adventurous song structures, and a wide range of tones and textures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Bop!" in?

"Bop!" by Steve Vai is in G minor.

What is the tempo of "Bop!"?

"Bop!" plays at around 107 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Bop!"?

The core progression is E♭7, Gm7, B♭, A7, A♭7, and F♯m7, built around the G minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Bop!"?

The recording features electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, keyboard, and percussion.

Can I get a piano roll for "Bop!"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Bop!" by Steve Vai into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Bop!" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Bop!" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 107 BPM in G minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Bop!" on?

"Bop!" appears on Modern Primitive (2016).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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