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Interactive piano tutorial for "Chronic Insomnia" by Steve Vai, in F♯ major at about 35 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Chronic Insomnia by Steve Vai
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Chronic Insomnia" 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

Genreinstrumental rock · shred guitar · progressive metal
Moodtechnical · intense · virtuosic
Signatureshred guitar showcase, progressive metal intensity
F♯ major
Key
35
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F♯
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusSoloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitar
lead shredding with rapid alternate picking, sweep picking, tapping, and whammy bar dives
drums
fast, intricate double‑kick and tom patterns with complex fills
bass guitar
tight, punchy low end that locks with the drums
synth pads
subtle atmospheric layers that add depth without detracting from the guitar
Album & artist
ALBUM

Flex‐Able (1988)

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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

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What key is "Chronic Insomnia" in?

"Chronic Insomnia" by Steve Vai is in F♯ major.

What is the tempo of "Chronic Insomnia"?

"Chronic Insomnia" plays at around 35 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Chronic Insomnia"?

The core progression is F♯, built around the F♯ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Chronic Insomnia"?

The recording features distorted electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, and synth pads.

Can I get a piano roll for "Chronic Insomnia"?

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

Is "Chronic Insomnia" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Chronic Insomnia" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 35 BPM in F♯ major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Chronic Insomnia" on?

"Chronic Insomnia" appears on Flex‐Able (1988).

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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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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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