Maybe listen to the John Kahn and Jerry run where its a duo acoustic setting. His approach there is almost elementry and straight forward, with exception to his solo playing of coarse...
One thing I noticed is that he is usually put within the mix low on rhythm guitar with the Dead, almost blending in perfectly to the point its hard to hear his actual approach within the song (recordings may vary).
Then you listen to his acoustic solo stuff and practice vids, and you see there is an almost full steam ahead approach to his rhythm playing, unlike Bobby that is so delibrate and articulate with his chords.
I think his volume and the band "noise" has a lot to do with the eventual tone of his rhythm playing, which makes it hard to understand why/how and copy it by ear in our bedroom. We all know he has a thick pick, and rolls his wrist hard within the strum. I wouldn't exactly call it a light touch. We all may be surprised how much we sound alike if he came over and strummed your guitar in your house, then handed it to you to do.
I say, If you can strum the song and sing in time, Its all good!!!!
One thing I noticed is that he is usually put within the mix low on rhythm guitar with the Dead, almost blending in perfectly to the point its hard to hear his actual approach within the song (recordings may vary).
Then you listen to his acoustic solo stuff and practice vids, and you see there is an almost full steam ahead approach to his rhythm playing, unlike Bobby that is so delibrate and articulate with his chords.
I think his volume and the band "noise" has a lot to do with the eventual tone of his rhythm playing, which makes it hard to understand why/how and copy it by ear in our bedroom. We all know he has a thick pick, and rolls his wrist hard within the strum. I wouldn't exactly call it a light touch. We all may be surprised how much we sound alike if he came over and strummed your guitar in your house, then handed it to you to do.
I say, If you can strum the song and sing in time, Its all good!!!!
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