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Interactive piano tutorial for "Gentle Ways" by Steve Vai, in D major at about 111 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Gentle Ways by Steve Vai
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Gentle Ways" 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 · guitar
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signatureinstrumental rock guitar ballad
D major
Key
111
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Gmaj7
Em
Cmaj7
B♭maj7
A7
Dsus2
Asus4
Amaj/3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusBridgeSoloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
lead melodic lines and expressive solos
acoustic guitar
rhythmic strumming and arpeggios
bass guitar
warm, supportive low end
drums
steady, understated groove with soft cymbal work
synth pads
subtle atmospheric background texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Sound Theories, Vol. I & II (2007)

All of Sound Theories, Vol. I & II
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 "Gentle Ways" in?

"Gentle Ways" by Steve Vai is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Gentle Ways"?

"Gentle Ways" plays at around 111 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Gentle Ways"?

The core progression is Gmaj7, Em, Cmaj7, B♭maj7, A7, and Dsus2, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Gentle Ways"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Gentle Ways"?

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

Is "Gentle Ways" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Gentle Ways" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 111 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Gentle Ways" on?

"Gentle Ways" appears on Sound Theories, Vol. I & II (2007).

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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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