Comments on: They Love Each Other – Jerry Garcia 5/8/77 Solo

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:52:29 +0000

Love your work, Craig! You’re definitely making me a better guitarist. I’m about 3/4 through your Scarlet solo. Sounds really nice. One piece of feedback I’d like to pass on. Regardless of the guitar teacher, I find it much easier to learn a song by the teacher slowing the timing a little bit, playing through the whole sequence and having the tab on the lower bottom of the screen as you’re playing. (your Scarlet Begonias solo is this way). Contrast this approach with the familiar method of the teacher starting and stopping and describing each measure(s) and the notes played, e.g, “Hammer on 5th fret D string up to 7th fret..”. If a teacher does this method, playing the smaller section at regular speed beforehand helps a lot to know what you’re trying to achieve. Thanks again for your awesome videos. I’ve passed your channel on to other guitarist. Peace!

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:37:25 +0000

In reply to Adam.

Adam – Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I’m very familiar with Dick’s Picks Volume 3 (I’ve owned a copy since the late 90s). I know the “Sugaree” on that album very well, but I’ll need to go back and re-listen to the “Morning Dew”. I will definitely try to tackle both of those songs in the future.

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:32:00 +0000

In reply to wendy.

Wendy – Thanks for dropping me a line. I’m glad to hear you’re getting back into the guitar. It can be tough to pick back up, but having specific goals in mind will always be an immense help. And in my opinion, who can’t go wrong with the Dead or Jerry!

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:29:37 +0000

In reply to Maury Miloff.

Maury – Thank you for your comment and feedback. I can see where that would be confusing, and I’ll try to be more conscious and consistent in my explanations. The challenge for me is that everyone learning these will be at different levels – I try to keep a balance between being thorough enough for those who aren’t quite as advanced, and insightful for those that are more advanced. Let me know if the transcription helps clear up some of the confusion.

By: Maury Miloff

Maury Miloff — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 17:52:53 +0000

You make Jerry’s solos possible to learn. I really appreciate that. One challenge I am facing though is that you switch sometimes from talking about strings and frets to notes (which I don’t know) or steps (which I am not quite clear on). Maybe that’s my challenge to learn, but for me at least, it would be easier to just hear it consistently as strings and notes. But I am now going to download your transcription so maybe that problem is gone!
Thanks again!
m

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:00:39 +0000

I am a huge fan of your blog and youtube channel. I cannot imagine how long it takes to transcribe these songs, and I really appreciate the work you do. My playing has really improved by listening to the Dead, and your explanation of the theoretical basis for the music is extremely helpful.

I love the 5/8/77 show, but actually I prefer the 5/22/77 Pembroke Pines show (Dick’s Picks Vol. 3). Have you heard it? Beautiful versions of Sugaree and Morning Dew. Speaking of, what is Jerry doing in Morning Dew? I cannot figure out how he’s playing the solos, particular the mazy, meandering, jazzy second solo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_1Zqom1298

Best,

Adam

By: wendy

wendy — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:51:03 +0000

Thanks. Just found you on youtube and it looks like you put together an amazingly clear explanation f how to play a number of gd tunes plus other faves. Thank you so much for your effort that you put into helping struggling guitar players like myself. Im a 65 yr old female that put my guitar playing on hold for 20 plus years while raising a family. Ready now to put some time and work into improving my playing. I
am a solid beginner/ almost intermdeiate and the lessons look like they will fit my needs EXACTLY!!
Thanks again
Wendy