Apparently some people either didn't read the cover of this DVD or were confused by the phrase, "A step-by-step breakdown of the Grateful Dead's guitar styles and techniques." This is an excellent tape, but it is not a concert tape! It is a worthwhile instructional video that teaches you how to play the chords, intros, solos, etc, of these Grateful Dead classics: Casey Jones, Uncle John's Band, Friend of the Devil, Sugar Magnolia, Truckin', China Cat Sunflower, Shakedown Street, and Touch of Grey. There are split screen shots and everything can be figured out without using a tab (a good thing, because it doesn't come with one!). Grateful Dead songs - and especially these - tend to use straightforward chords (there are exceptions, though). All of these songs pretty much use major and minor chords.
So if you want to learn a bunch of Grateful Dead songs and learn the techniques employed by Bobby and Jerry, check this out! Like I told you, what I said, if you want a concert video, you better get back to Tennesse Jed!
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Grateful Dead: A Step-by-step Breakdown of Grateful Dead's Guitar Styles and Techniques
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Learn note-for-note riffs and solos of Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir via in-depth analysis of their songs.
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- MPAA rating : s_medNotRated NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 4 Ounces
- Item model number : 2500551
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
- Run time : 2 hours
- Release date : September 21, 2004
- Actors : Nate LaPointe
- Studio : Hal Leonard
- ASIN : B0002YCURA
- Number of discs : 1
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2006
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017
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Excellent breakdown of some very epic Grateful Dead songs, paying special attention to the correct positioning of chords and riffs. Very helpful.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
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Not practical to follow instruction by narrative. Fingering not clear just because of difficulty in getting unimpeded view by video camera. Not able to stop and start where needed. Every step is a back-and-forth drag. Should have tabs to help follow along. I'd like to send this back.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2012
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This DVD is very nice in that it outlines and teaches the exact parts to both Jerry and Bob's guitar work for a handful of Dead songs. If you are a Dead fan, it is great. It really helps you appreciate just hoe they weave the guitar parts together and just how dependent the two are on each other. great to learn from, but just fun to watch as well. Highly recommended if you are a guitar player and a Dead fan. I just wish there was another volume with 10 more songs.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2010
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When I first put this in the DVD player, I watched this from beginning to end. Great instruction. Fascinating how some parts that I assumed were 1 guitar, were carefully orchestrated harmonies. Good stuff. If you want to learn basic Deadisms with the guitar, this is it.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2007
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I expected more than I got from this release.
Based upon the brief description given, I would've expected a more in-depth perspective-- i.e., some historical research, exposition and explanation regarding Jerry and Bob's approach to their playing within the band. (Perhaps I didn't read carefully enough before ordering.)
Instead, this is a step-by-step "how to do it right" manual for eight of their more well-known songs.
Which, actually, is ok.
The production quality is average at best, but the licks are right on.
To learn from this video, you will need to listen well, and be willing to rewind frequently.
While the pro player will not find much here, the beginner or intermediate player certainly will.
(In the interest of context: I'm 39 and have been a guitarist and musician for 25 years, amateur and professional.)
I would've been more interested in learning about how Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir wrote, and how their separate guitar parts worked together musically, and whether they actually ever *thought* about that or not than just seeing the parts displayed for reproduction, but maybe that's just me.
Despite my possibly negative tone, I still give this release 4 stars- because it *is* useful, and fairly well-done. The fact that I expected more does not diminish the value represented here.
So go ahead-- dust off those rusty strings.
Make 'em shine.
Based upon the brief description given, I would've expected a more in-depth perspective-- i.e., some historical research, exposition and explanation regarding Jerry and Bob's approach to their playing within the band. (Perhaps I didn't read carefully enough before ordering.)
Instead, this is a step-by-step "how to do it right" manual for eight of their more well-known songs.
Which, actually, is ok.
The production quality is average at best, but the licks are right on.
To learn from this video, you will need to listen well, and be willing to rewind frequently.
While the pro player will not find much here, the beginner or intermediate player certainly will.
(In the interest of context: I'm 39 and have been a guitarist and musician for 25 years, amateur and professional.)
I would've been more interested in learning about how Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir wrote, and how their separate guitar parts worked together musically, and whether they actually ever *thought* about that or not than just seeing the parts displayed for reproduction, but maybe that's just me.
Despite my possibly negative tone, I still give this release 4 stars- because it *is* useful, and fairly well-done. The fact that I expected more does not diminish the value represented here.
So go ahead-- dust off those rusty strings.
Make 'em shine.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2009
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I agree with several of the others. It's good for the basics, but I would have liked some better songs and jam tracks. While he does break down the songs, some of them only show signature riffs and don't touch the rest of the song. Hopefully they release more of these with more songs, include lead parts, and add jam tracks so we can play along to the whole song. Overall a great dvd to get anyone started on this long jouney of learning to play the dead.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2007
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Super instructional DVD. However NOT for the beginner. I am lending it to a friend who plays better until I am ready. Good incentive to practice more.
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