Detail 01
Written by Satriani himself
Reflects how he actually thinks about the neck, not a third-party breakdown of his recordings.
Product detailSKU #1315444723950
Hal LeonardJoe Satriani Guitar Secrets (Book/Online Audio)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Joe Satriani's own technique and concept book with recorded examples. For intermediate rock guitarists who want his approach to phrasing and the neck.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock players stuck on pentatonic boxes wanting wider melodic vocabulary
- Guitarists studying legato, vibrato and pitch-axis ideas
- Self-directed players who practice without a teacher
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still learning open chords and basic timing
- Players wanting note-for-note transcriptions of his albums
- Anyone uninterested in lead playing or improvisation
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Book with online audio
Recorded examples let you hear the intended phrasing and feel, which notation alone won't convey on lead lines.
Detail 03
Concepts, not song transcriptions
You get techniques and ideas to apply to your own playing rather than his tracks written out.
Detail 04
Intermediate lead focus
Assumes you can already play cleanly in position. Material is about phrasing and note choice, not fundamentals.
Detail 05
Under $20
Cheaper than a single lesson, but the return depends entirely on how much slow practice you put in.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio is accessed online with a code in the book — check it's unused if buying secondhand
- 02No tab of his hit songs here; this is technique and theory material
- 03Legato and wide-interval ideas want low action and a setup guitar
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this teach his actual songs?
No. It covers his techniques and approach to the guitar rather than transcriptions. You apply the ideas to your own playing.
02What level do I need to be?
Intermediate. You should already play lead lines cleanly in position and know your pentatonic shapes before this makes sense.
03Is the audio on a CD?
No. Audio examples are accessed online via a code included with the book.
04Do I need to read standard notation?
Tab-reading gets you through most of it, and the audio helps with timing and phrasing that notation alone doesn't convey.
