What ANY GUITARIST Can Learn From Phil Lesh

Check out what we can learn from the Grateful Dead's bassist, Phil Lesh and how we can apply it to our own guitar playing.
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[billbeliakoff]

The fact that Phil didn't play bass until Jerry asked him to shows just how talented he is.

[oldarpanet]

I love how Phil describes tapping into the "music that is always there..." Like the song says: "the music plays the band."

[guitarslinger]

When I was a new dead head, I could tell Phil was the secret ingredient. Awesome.

[KarlKarsnark]

Phil and the double drums are what gave the Dead all their toe-tapping goodness. You can't help but bop your head when you hear them. He's very tuneful and Motown/Jamerson-esque, as well.

[KhalDrogo]

One of the most unique, melodic and distinct bass players who's ever been. A giant of a bass player who is tragically underrated on the instrument IMHO. And for all his melodic and harmonic abilities, when he was asked to keep a pocket he could lock it in.

[comparedtowhat]

This weekend I watched this again.

Phil you are missed but shall always remain an inspiration.

[rome]

"Put your ego aside. But that doesn't mean you have to put your individualism aside."

Thank you for this. So many people talk about "serving the song." But what they really seem to mean is "play something boring and predictable." Admittedly, it's a hard balance to serve the song while also playing something unique. But defaulting to something safe simply because you can't come up with something that's both good and interesting isn't mature playing, it's lazy.

At the same time, everyone knows how boring it is to listen to someone showing off. It's all about finding that ideal middle ground. And I agree with Phil Lesh that that's best achieved when you lose yourself in the music.

[paulsimmons]

I’ve played bass since high school, back in the 70’s wasn’t a Dead fan so I missed out on Phil Lesh. About a year ago I was flipping through channels on satellite and heard this amazing bass work on a jam from the Dead. After that day, I’ve been listening to the Dead and really appreciate Phil’s approach. Yeah, Phil Lesh is the real deal and I really wish I’d have clued myself into his work earlier!
Great video, loved the level visual!

[ben-ygjj]

Phil is a masterclass, even just the audio. I’ve learned so much about playing bass in a comfortable manner trying to mimic his style. He truly is one of the most underrated.

[MrDirtydaves]

Great video. I’m a guitar player turned bassist for a Grateful Dead tribute band and I’ve tried to incorporate as much of Phil’s style as I can mimic but hearing some of these bass lines isolated is really enlightening.

[jeffanderson]

He also had TWO drummers to groove with. Mind blown!
R.I.P. Phil

[yochevedbrachasimon]

Phil is so singilar in his playing. His playing is a big reason why for years I live in the Phil Zone.

[davekennedy]

I was lucky enough to see the dead close to 20 times. I saw dead & co 3 times and Phil & friends once. I gotta say the dead vibe was more prevalent just with Phil's bass alone than with the other 3 members in dead & co.

[soyounoat]

Longtime Grateful Dead fan here, and bass player, which I pursued after hearing and feeling Phil play live many times. I had the bass position in a band that covered most of the GD catalog in Seattle for several years. So this video caught my attention. This is very insightful, you shined much light from a great angle, with great comments from both Phil and yourself. I am in full agreement!

[Gypsyboy]

And the lyrics! Robert Hunter. What a combo!

[WEREWOLFCaT_STORIES]

Doing the lords work conveying and sharing these concepts. This should be required watch for all bands. Great video Jeff!

[johnkeisker]

Big fan of your videos. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been watching them. Thanks for letting Phil sing. He's a wise man. Please keep doing what you do. All the best, brother.

[Mr-Foad]

All musicians should watch this video... the things Lesh says are extremely powerful and the comments form you/Jeff reinforce it... I have saved this video to my DRUMMING playlist... Exellent work Jeff & mega wisdom from Phil Lesh !

[sevenmileridgeband]

thanks for posting. Fantastic insight fro Phil, and great advise from you.