How to play ‘Eugene’s Trick Bag’ by Steve Vai Guitar Solo Lesson w/tabs

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  • @shreder89
    @shreder89 8 років тому +122

    some day, when we get colonized by an advanced alien civilization and their archeologists and historians start going through our history and culture, they will stumble upon this channel. Perhaps they will the ones who realize the value this man´s work has for humanity.

  • @sampacker6547
    @sampacker6547 5 років тому +174

    It's been over a year, but I'm finally playing this cleanly!

    • @doktordrift948
      @doktordrift948 5 років тому +17

      Great. Now do it 20bpm faster.
      Have fun learning it all over again :)
      You're never really done :(

    • @franmarch
      @franmarch 4 роки тому +4

      Congrats!

    • @nickrkr
      @nickrkr 4 роки тому +4

      Congrats ,I started learning it today hopefully I will be able to play clean soon

    • @johnhualnam1081
      @johnhualnam1081 4 роки тому +1

      Seriously...how long since you have been playing the guitar before picking this particular piece? 🎸

    • @sampacker6547
      @sampacker6547 4 роки тому +5

      @@johnhualnam1081 I was playing guitar for about 12 years before I attempted this. I could have started sooner though. I just needed the time and motivation. It's been almost 2 years and I can play this in my sleep.

  • @krispynachos9980
    @krispynachos9980 4 роки тому +34

    I feel like this a really good piece to practice all techniques, legato, sweep picking/economy picking and alternate picking. Just no tapping, but you could transpose it in a way that incoporates it. I love it

    • @GammaFZ
      @GammaFZ 4 роки тому +3

      its a really good warmup too

  • @TheCascade14
    @TheCascade14 6 років тому +80

    7:43
    10:43
    14:37
    17:41
    21:32
    25:03
    29:14

  • @brendanfrain779
    @brendanfrain779 3 роки тому +2

    Finally someone who's in tune, for some reason you are the easiest to follow along, some people just click with certain teachings, thanks for posting this lesson. Great job.

  • @KyleS.1987
    @KyleS.1987 9 років тому +31

    The holy grail! I'm scared! Let's do it!

  • @robertadams8007
    @robertadams8007 7 років тому

    Man,so great full to have came across your lessons,it's almost 2:00 a.m. here and I gotta work tomorrow,but when I get home I will finish this lesson,got the first part down,gonna finish when I get home from work tomorrow,thanks so much for your time,you are a great teacher,been playing myself for 30 plus years,and no one has ever made it this simple,subbed your channel,just amazed and great full.

  • @leguitariste6148
    @leguitariste6148 Рік тому +2

    After 2 months of hard work im finally playing it at the true speed thanks Chris 🎉🎉

  • @MattyPS
    @MattyPS 9 років тому +57

    I could picture the movie in my mind while watching you play this solo!

    • @chriszoupa7898
      @chriszoupa7898  9 років тому +39

      +MattyPS I'm the black old guy?

    • @chromatic1976
      @chromatic1976 9 років тому +2

      +Chris Zoupa (Learn That Solo) great! wasnt sure if you were they black guy or black woman

    • @thomazturbano2553
      @thomazturbano2553 8 років тому +1

      +Chris Zoupa (Learn That Solo) sou brasileiro e gostaria de saber qual o modelo e a marca dessa guitarra

  • @NumbNutz12000
    @NumbNutz12000 7 років тому

    Hey bro, just want to say thanks a lot for this lesson. I had a cassette recording of this when I was a kid -- I had no idea where it was from, I didn't know about the movie -- but it's one of the very first things that ever really blew my mind as a kid. Even that giggle at the beginning -- when I record my version of it, I'm going to do the giggle because that's a part of it for me. I was just a little kid when I had that tape, I'm in my 40s now. I just decided to give this piece to myself as a gift, for Christmas. My gift wouldn't be possible without your gift to all of us, so thanks so much man It's a great lesson and you're very pleasant in your way of teaching. THANKS.

  • @boogerteeth
    @boogerteeth 8 років тому +4

    I just wanted to say Thank You so Much! Finally someone did it right, a lesson with tabs
    and No background interruptions== You are an Awesome teacher!== I enjoy learning stuff like this
    but I need both the lesson and the tabs, so I can take my time and do a bar or two at a time, its
    just easier that way sometimes. Not everyone can just look at someone's fingers while they play
    and learn-(not me anyways). again Thanks!!!

  • @mike0658
    @mike0658 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Chris been wanting to learn this solo since the movie came out and with tabs will certainly help in learning this solo. It was on my bucket list:)

  • @sampacker6547
    @sampacker6547 6 років тому +1

    I've learning from this for over a month now. This is a monster of song to learn and make a lesson of. Thank you

  • @clintindelicato6517
    @clintindelicato6517 4 роки тому +34

    Wonder how many times Steve Vai had to record this before he got it clean in one take.

    • @riffaxelerator7299
      @riffaxelerator7299 4 роки тому +31

      This part was fine. Its where he had to make a mistake that took many attempts.

    • @gfbday5007
      @gfbday5007 4 роки тому +5

      Once

    • @mcjug1350
      @mcjug1350 3 роки тому

      Took him one try

    • @Vanman2
      @Vanman2 3 роки тому +2

      He did it cleanly the first try. The thing is, he needed multiple takes pretending to mess up

    • @godbyone
      @godbyone Рік тому

      Vai stopped playing this. Said it was to hard. That section 3 drives me nuts

  • @Rockin23
    @Rockin23 4 роки тому

    If I was a kid again learning from scratch it'd have been a different story. UA-cam and people like you are a godsend to aspiring guitarists. Another great vid :)

  • @Billcr119
    @Billcr119 8 років тому

    First off, this is exactly what I have searched for and wanted for years. Someone who plays it right (in my opinion) and Tabs it out! So thank you very much. But if you could do Butlers bag (movie version) too that would be greeeeeaaaat.

  • @tonyiannetta
    @tonyiannetta 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, just wanted to say great tutorial, very well edited & presented.
    You make it look so easy & it is not even for experienced players!

  • @WoodesosGuitarMods
    @WoodesosGuitarMods 9 років тому +4

    Since I was a little kid and saw this movie, this has been in the back of my mind. Best lesson I've seen yet. It may be time to try and learn this:-)

  • @kenlelon369
    @kenlelon369 9 років тому

    Chris! You never fail to come through with the OLDIES! This is another one that you just have to pick up your Gtar and give it a shot when you hear it. Great job, again.

  • @dharanishb
    @dharanishb 8 років тому

    Thanks for the lesson Chris. I love to such solos that are easy to practice with a metronome. No shenanigans like shifting amongst sixteenth, quarter and triplets.

  • @Moodymongul
    @Moodymongul 4 роки тому +2

    I remember learning this from a Total Guitar magazine back in the 90's :)
    I decided to relearn it, but I only play a non-cutaway acoustic guitar nowadays (with 12 gauge strings). The arpeggios at the start are fine (I just pick all the notes) ..but its so depressing getting to the section up at the 15-17 frets :) and playing this phase at the bottom of the neck just doesn't have the 'gravitas' of the higher register.
    Still, I can do a 'sloppy' version at the top of the neck with my thump pivoting on the front of the acoustic (instead of the back of the neck). Makes people wince who see it though ..certainly needs more work. Or, I need a cutaway.

  • @sanjivharikumar
    @sanjivharikumar 9 років тому

    Guys.. for reals. Give Chris a break. It's a hot sticky day over there, but he still gave us a video with these conditions.. and that too a good video. Instead of immediately requesting him to play another solo and upload a video, give him a break and practice this solo and the other 194 solos he uploaded! You all do realize how much work goes into each solo, right (making the tabs, the amount of time to teach each section, and also for Chris to learn the solo)?
    By the way, Chris you are a fantastic player and teacher. Keep it up bro! Love your videos.

  • @derrickdavis4488
    @derrickdavis4488 10 місяців тому

    your the only one thats ever been able to teach me this id like to personally thank u sir

  • @tartanhandbag
    @tartanhandbag 5 років тому

    just to put it out there i don't think i've seen anyone on YT nail this piece yet. it's such a soab. nowhere to hide...

    • @doktordrift948
      @doktordrift948 5 років тому

      I feel like Malmsteen would suit each and every part of this piece perfectly. Everything is in his style. Would LOVE to see him do this, but as close to the original as absolutely possible. If he wanted, he could do it with relative ease!
      But yeah, know what you mean. Every single version on YT has something 'wrong' with it.
      It's the black belt of guitar

  • @MattBURNXT
    @MattBURNXT 9 років тому

    I so admire all the time and effort you put in these videos! This is an insanely fun piece to learn, thanks to you.

  • @J_Schecter
    @J_Schecter 9 років тому +33

    I have a request. could you please do a tutorial on the over hand or 8 finger tapping part in synyster gate's master class solo from guitar center? I've found tabs for it but they're terribly wrong. I just can't seem to figure it out even when I slow the video down to .20 . I'm sure you could figure it out tho

    • @amit7015
      @amit7015 9 років тому +1

      +Jeremy Schecter a great request!

    • @J_Schecter
      @J_Schecter 9 років тому

      +amit gtr thank man I really really hope he does it. I've been wanting to learn this for so long

    • @J_Schecter
      @J_Schecter 9 років тому

      +Jeremy Schecter thanks*

    • @josephgray3010
      @josephgray3010 9 років тому

      +Jeremy Schecter i really want to learn that section. the tabs suck though, you are right

    • @J_Schecter
      @J_Schecter 9 років тому

      Joseph Gray yeah they're pretty ridiculous. Really wish syn would teach so we'd know 100% that it's correct

  • @dudeder1728
    @dudeder1728 Рік тому

    The way you show it is extremely easy to implement thank you very much 🤟

  • @shaibal6363
    @shaibal6363 3 роки тому

    Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheDarkmore
    @TheDarkmore 7 років тому

    In 15years of playing this was the first song where I had to write the fingering above the tab, helped a lot with those arpeggios ;-)

  • @xxblitz200xx5
    @xxblitz200xx5 6 років тому

    Dude. Chris Zoupa is my go-to teacher for any solo. You Rock!! 🤟🏻🤟🏻

  • @XxEdGGggxX95GearsEdgarGuitarra
    @XxEdGGggxX95GearsEdgarGuitarra 9 років тому +7

    more of steve vai, please

  • @vervatimos
    @vervatimos 7 років тому

    eres el mejor guitarrista y el mejor maestro
    que he visto de verdad gracias ti me aprendi todos mi solos favoritos como este de verdad muchas gracias hermano te amo y amo como tocas la guitarra!!

  • @lordrudolph1037
    @lordrudolph1037 2 роки тому

    So much unbridled talent and love. As I said, any self respecting band would swap you up.
    Thank you, sir 🙏

  • @shockt9610
    @shockt9610 9 років тому

    Thanks Chris! I've been waiting for this one!

  • @TatersandGravySauce
    @TatersandGravySauce 9 років тому

    Hey Chris! I would absolutely love to see Over the Mountain! PS. Keep being literally the most accurate guitar teacher I've ever seen

  • @rayme1975
    @rayme1975 8 років тому

    Fantastic tutorial. I love this piece !

  • @o.g5211
    @o.g5211 3 роки тому +2

    You know it's difficult when even Chris can't get it 100 perfect

  • @PhillipTracey
    @PhillipTracey 9 років тому

    Chris you are a legend!!

  • @achilleasvlavianos9202
    @achilleasvlavianos9202 9 років тому

    man. I 've been watching you for a long time and I think it would be great for you if you made a website, something like a vlog or something, uploaded your videos and just teach people how to play guitar. you know, scales and stuff. I believe, that would be the most useful thing on the internet.

  • @LightningGuitar
    @LightningGuitar 5 років тому

    You just nail that solo!

  • @couldntbotherr4700
    @couldntbotherr4700 4 роки тому +1

    You’ve definitely helped me nail this. Just need to speed it up a bit now 👍🏻 EDIT: I’ve been playing guitar for a year and a half, tried this for 2 months and I can play it in my sleep... I can go to about 130-150 bpm depending on how I feel. Man muscle memory is great.

    • @Thijscube
      @Thijscube 4 роки тому

      You have been playing guitar for 1.5 years and within 2 months you nailed this piece? Ladies and gentlemen, the new Jimi Hendrix has arrived.

    • @couldntbotherr4700
      @couldntbotherr4700 4 роки тому

      @@Thijscube practice makes perfect, I have no life and had unlimited time. I mean don’t get me wrong it wasn’t perfect but I can play it. You don’t have to be sarcastic because I learned a song :)

    • @couldntbotherr4700
      @couldntbotherr4700 4 роки тому

      @@Thijscube and don’t forget it took me 2 months to get it up to speed not learn it...

    • @Thijscube
      @Thijscube 4 роки тому

      @@couldntbotherr4700 alright, it just sounds a bit unbelievable. But hey who cares, if you can play it, thats pretty sick. Maybe im just jealous hahah

  • @dorpho55
    @dorpho55 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi, where's the TAB?

  • @VuHoang-dq4jr
    @VuHoang-dq4jr Рік тому

    Very nice, i rate this neck excercise 10/10

  • @paulallenscard8553
    @paulallenscard8553 9 років тому +7

    I think it would be cool if maybe for 70,000 subs you did a guitar solo contest.

  • @jimih7811
    @jimih7811 Рік тому

    Awesome!! what do you use for sound please!?!

  • @ligamentpull1
    @ligamentpull1 9 років тому +1

    Awesome lesson! Could you please do more Vai? Especially from "Eatem and Smile",
    You Rock!

  • @channie6923
    @channie6923 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much for uploading this artwork!😊

  • @chrissixx5770
    @chrissixx5770 9 років тому

    Your'e awesome man, badass tutorials this year

  • @BB-bc1xv
    @BB-bc1xv 9 років тому +4

    Such a hard solo to nail. Props to you

  • @gfsdf123
    @gfsdf123 5 місяців тому

    Well done man !

  • @andrewhogg1427
    @andrewhogg1427 7 років тому

    Chris, this is awesome: thank you so much!

  • @antonioh9131
    @antonioh9131 9 років тому

    Great Work Chris! :)

  • @george-rk6hi
    @george-rk6hi 5 років тому

    Thanks for the lesson Chris.

  • @Isahiyella
    @Isahiyella 9 років тому

    So cool, thank you Chris!

  • @SlowSilver53
    @SlowSilver53 7 років тому

    Awesome tutorial, thanks heaps mate!

  • @ArpeggioBeast
    @ArpeggioBeast 8 років тому

    Awesome job brother now i have this down, just gotta practice it over & over till i'm sick of it lol ~Great instructional video~

  • @SinaroOfficial
    @SinaroOfficial 8 років тому

    love it dude! that movie is amazing :)

  • @robaxl3088
    @robaxl3088 8 років тому

    Awesomely done man!

  • @pixelninja666
    @pixelninja666 4 роки тому +1

    thanks Chris...good video. You play it a little differently from the way I learnt it....but its interesting to see different techniques. Get the notes down isnt so difficult and playing it slowly isnt so difficult....a few weeks. Playing it to speed....well, I've been trying on and off for nearly 10 years :(

  • @markeverest1234
    @markeverest1234 2 роки тому

    Hey man, any chance you could tab that awesome train slide bit ralph did at the begining?

  • @yellowoceanoriginalsongs7142
    @yellowoceanoriginalsongs7142 4 роки тому

    Great stuff Chris sounds very good thanks 😊

  • @samsmith3948
    @samsmith3948 9 років тому

    great work

  • @Timpler10
    @Timpler10 8 років тому

    thank you for all you do. there is what sounds like a unison bend as the last note of the demonstration, that you didn't play out tab in the lesson. could you explain what your where doing?

  • @robertomejias5479
    @robertomejias5479 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this tutorial.

  • @lordrudolph1037
    @lordrudolph1037 2 роки тому

    Bravo, sir. All said

  • @kazakuralsky1
    @kazakuralsky1 6 років тому +2

    The final chord that you show on 1:40 is differs from 29:30. On 1:40 it sounds like a chord, and on 29:30 you show just the single string bend. How to play as a chord?

    • @melongt5525
      @melongt5525 4 роки тому

      I wonder the same question.
      Maybe a chord that we do not see at the same moment in which he does the bending well taking out the harmonic. That or put the effect with the computer. The truth is that the movie sound the same as the first one the friend plays hear

  • @juanaviles8583
    @juanaviles8583 9 років тому

    you're an amazing guitarist Chris!

  • @radigass
    @radigass 7 років тому

    Thanks! I'm gonna learn this

  • @lordrudolph1037
    @lordrudolph1037 2 роки тому

    Brilliant. You are qualified to be in a big band. All love and respect, sir. Even though you’re British. 🐥

  • @SharkMinnow
    @SharkMinnow 5 років тому

    It's a little bit sloppy, but this is theist tab on youtube! Thanks Chris! Subscribed!

  • @w4n4ndy
    @w4n4ndy 2 роки тому

    Man, I wonder what guitar pick are you using. can't seem to see one there.

  • @sonnyrocker
    @sonnyrocker 9 років тому

    Nice, Chris!

  • @darius240z
    @darius240z 9 років тому

    Love your videos, thanks so much! I used to dabble, but I was never any good. I randomly got the itch to pick it up again, but I'd like to take it more seriously this time. Anyway, thanks again.

  • @anunglachang7233
    @anunglachang7233 Рік тому

    Sir, amazing

  • @Cursingminister
    @Cursingminister 9 років тому

    I hope everyone took note that when he has a really long jump up and down the fretboard he looks at where his hand should go, gets the position, and then looks to the next fret where his hand should go. A lot of people stare at every note they play and that will probably kill you trying some of this solo.

  • @chrisfayte8482
    @chrisfayte8482 6 років тому

    Great lesson pal!

  • @flashy5150
    @flashy5150 Рік тому

    7:42 The tab starts

  • @grantoldblueeagle
    @grantoldblueeagle 3 роки тому

    Well done bruv that’s the bollocks geez .🤘🤘🔥

  • @randiskills8090
    @randiskills8090 9 років тому

    Hi Chris! Can you do Bad Horsie solo? Pleassseee

  • @prophetviewer
    @prophetviewer 7 років тому +2

    i have been looking for the original moves on the left fingers so it listens the same as the movie, is this the one

  • @marcoslucas7673
    @marcoslucas7673 6 років тому

    If I could mark more than one like.👍👍
    Really appreciate your mission.
    Congratulations

  • @angdunahee7570
    @angdunahee7570 8 років тому

    just wanted to say thank you!!

  • @paulyoung4781
    @paulyoung4781 6 місяців тому

    Whats the best way to speed up your fingers for legato for the start. 5/4/.2 G string buddy

  • @StratenMarshall
    @StratenMarshall 9 років тому

    Damn Chris!!

    • @chriszoupa7898
      @chriszoupa7898  9 років тому +5

      +Straten Marshall So so. I got so hot recording this. I nearly punched a wall recording the demo!

  • @micman4856
    @micman4856 7 років тому

    you r awesome chris

  • @godbyone
    @godbyone Рік тому

    Section 3 always drove me crazy. I think the way you play it might be easier. I was playing in same position but you slide up as u play

  • @draculazhou
    @draculazhou 4 роки тому

    Very Helpful!!!

  • @furryz666
    @furryz666 8 років тому

    Well done

  • @australianguitaracademy
    @australianguitaracademy Рік тому

    bro, how did you get that harmony at 1:39? You don't get it again in the later explanations?

  • @maddy5320
    @maddy5320 5 років тому

    Honestly I think we all can agree Chris is the god of teaching shred solos!! I’ve been waiting for this solo! He’s the man 🔥🎸😎

  • @jimmyjimjam
    @jimmyjimjam 9 років тому

    +Chris Zoupa (Learn That Solo) This isn't a negative comment by any means, I am just wondering why you chose to play certain parts the way you did and not the way Steve played them originally?
    Were you just choosing your own natural arpeggio shapes and preferences, or were you only relying on your ear/software and not consulting any other resources?
    By the way, the notes were correct, that's the main thing - just I find it fascinating when a guitarist does something different to another. It's the geek side of me.

  • @ronithskumar1521
    @ronithskumar1521 5 років тому

    How you get that sound on guitar? Which device should I use??

  • @JohnCowellGuitar
    @JohnCowellGuitar 9 років тому

    Thanks for this Chris! Have you ever covered Tumeni Notes by Steve Morse? If not could you please?? :)

  • @abrahamrodrigues1049
    @abrahamrodrigues1049 4 роки тому

    Thanks chris

  • @MaciliasOnStage
    @MaciliasOnStage 8 років тому

    Thanks. Only one question, is there a way to actually download the tabs, to practice without mouse ;) ?

  • @theklaus7436
    @theklaus7436 7 років тому

    This is why i change my style. It looks more difficult than it actual is. Neo Classic elguitar, is technical On a High level, but remember The feeling. Its NOT only formel1 !!🎸

  • @slaytallicadeththrax4547
    @slaytallicadeththrax4547 9 років тому +3

    Metal militia/No remorse by 'Tallica.

  • @ShanleH
    @ShanleH 9 років тому

    Wonder what the 200th episodes gonna be!!!! #hype

  • @adamlefthand8657
    @adamlefthand8657 7 років тому

    very good

  • @divenick
    @divenick 4 роки тому

    amazing stuff you´re doing here, thanks!!! Uhm, but where´s the tab on this one :-)?