HOW TO PLAY LOSER | Grateful Dead Lesson | Play Dead

[@karsenwaddle3828]

As a person who struggles with theory and playing you break it down where it’s super digestible and helpful for people just wanting to play a tune they love!

[@christian_is_lit]

I’m the exact same way

[@MrGroot-nh2ny]

Alright fam...I cross pollinated all over reddit. Hope subscribers gets jacked. I’m a fan bro. Keep it up

[@TobyDavvy]

You are my Steve Parish.

[@jamesvieco]

I'm involved in a GD cover project that constantly changes repertoire and your channel is always the grooviest one to choose to learn Dead tunes. Thanks bro!

[@jonormand1]

That was lots of fun. I have been playing at this song for 51 years since my brother brought the record home, and I learned a lot from you and laughed a bunch. Thanks!

[@caseylarkin1906]

Bro, these lessons are hella invaluable for trying to learn these songs we all love. Can’t thank you enough for the time and effort you put into making the content fun and educational. Keep it stanky my dude!

[@christopherchildres8178]

Have barely started the lesson but subscribed immediately upon hearing that he has a “drink and a joint” broadcast Tuesdays at 8am.....

[@markbellas6250]

youll come around on john!!!!! he embraces it!!! i didnt want to accept it either!!!!

[@ChuckAnderson11]

Just found this. Your break down even though had been for guitar was easily translatable to mandolin. Thanks!

[@martinparada9457]

I love the way you break it down brother! Awesome. The little edits throughout your vids are hysterical. Thank you!

[@heavybluesunderground3922]

My bad, guy. I forgot to leave the second comment I promised a few days ago. Had auto play on and just simply went to the next video. Out of sight out of mind, ya know? But yeah man, I dig your style. Keep it up.

[@donaldemeyer]

I enjoy that you take the time to slag John Mayer when the opportunity presents itself. I appreciate your sense of humor and your musical honesty...

[@chriswoodbury7046]

I like the way you broke it down, and your edits are hilarious. Keep up the great work man!

[@scottbell831]

Thank you. I enjoyed your video because I learned a great song and was moderately amused. Well done, sir!

[@nugentji]

I"m doing it. Great teaching. TY

[@mariorenato674]

You're a great guy. Peace, love and and keep on truckin' ✌🏻🍄🎸

[@jerrodloveland6069]

This was great and thank you but the glare on your glasses is brutal. Much love.

[@TobyDavvy]

Thanks, bro. And yeah, the first few I did have that issue. Not no mo tho.

[@wirewood69]

Just found you, very chill lesson, thanks! Love the humor Have subscribed. Like Jerry would ask is it fun? Yes it is! Thanks Brian

[@rekir1]

Thanks, dude. Very helpful and entertaining.

[@TobyDavvy]

You the man!

[@morethandead2847]

Strum pattern ?? Trying so hard even at half speed - thanks

[@senoramoeba]

'sup Davvy! Another really good lesson. One small issue...I hate to nitpick, but the chorus initially walks down to D (on "down") similarly to the end of the song. Then it resolve to Am. Love that final chord (couldn't figure it out myself). My life is now a little richer for it. -Cheers

[@TobyDavvy]

Haha. Looks like you love to nitpick! But it’s all good, man. Thanks for watching.

[@direwolf6234]

to the best of my recollection (and i am 70) the song was played in concert from late 1970 and thru 71 and until it appeared on garcia in spring 72 and we all thought the name was 'sweet susie; ...

[@caseyaritualrunning4036]

There are many great Dead songs but how about a Terrapin lesson? Eyes? Estimated? Tennessee Jed? I need a miracle? Shakedown? The lessons you’ve done so far have been great, thank you so much. Loser slaps!

[@TobyDavvy]

Every single one of those is on the list. Terrapin, Estimated, Shakedown and the other “big boys” are being held back for subscriber milestones.

[@caseyaritualrunning4036]

I forgot Black throated wind, slick little intro

[@HyzersGR]

Cold Rain and Snow, I Know You Rider, Wharf Rat would all be great. Love Loser, one of my favorite Dead tunes. Thanks man

[@TobyDavvy]

I know you rider and wharf rat are on the list! And there’s already a cold rain and snow lesson up!

[@HyzersGR]

Toby & Davvy came for the Dead lessons, subbed because you guys seem great (~);}

[@TobyDavvy]

Bro, just checked out your shop! It looks awesome! If your shop would ever want to sponsor a lesson, we’re open to that!

[@HyzersGR]

@@TobyDavvy Thanks man, tons of Dead art and wook baubles in here... @hyzers on IG is the best place to see pics. DM me on there and we can talk about sponsorship!

[@TobyDavvy]

Dm sent to your IG, bro bro

[@michaelworse6034]

Wow thank you for showing us this song ! Love it

[@Steve-si8hx]

Great lesson 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@johnagro4311]

Thanks Davey great show thanks for the lessons I wish you and your partner great success

[@tjemath]

Your videos rock Davvy! Keep making videos exactly like this! Educational and hilarious! Insubordinate and churlish! ;)

[@J.QNobody]

great lesson.

[@dudeabides6522]

Thanks dude!!

[@Chasmundo95]

so glad found this channel!

[@TobyDavvy]

I’m glad you found it too, fam!

[@travisnorton9417]

Keep it wierd bro!you rock.thanks for the lesson

[@bptsullivan]

Another great one Davvy!

[@kevinobrien8158]

Thanks davvy!

[@tylordetty6565]

Yoo its davyyy from the Tennessee deadd !!! I thought these fellas were better than dead and company 🥰🥰🥰 , using this to learn the bass for it (best i can find) think u could ur bass player to drop a couple lessons ?? 🤣🤣🤣

[@wolfpac1970]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only person who thinks John Mayer doesn't fit in with the Dead. I wonder if Jerry is somewhere laughing his ass off at Mayer being in the band trying to sing his songs.

[@TobyDavvy]

He'd probably have a pretty confused expression.

[@travissmith9451]

It's a shame Steve Kimock's stint with "The Other Ones" apparently tainted his wanting nothing to do with The Dead as a whole organization. He would be "The One".

[@aleksanderpiekarski1756]

Davvy, would you mind to turn on your love light, or maybe catfish john? I don't know do your thing it's great!!! love your lessons

[@charliehinson1259]

Love this so much, thanks bro haha

[@emunny5782]

Dig the Dali meme man. How would you feel about throwing out a Viola Lee tutorial? (Please, pretty please). A toot and a tutorial, a tootorial if you will. I appreciate you. . .

[@TobyDavvy]

We appreciate you, brother! Viola is added to the list!

[@MattRependa]

Thanks for the lesson. Any chance you've got Mr Charlie in your list of songs?

[@TobyDavvy]

Oh, it’s on the list, bro

[@tjcolatrella943]

Well done and entertaining..

[@oisincassidydawson3076]

Another great tutorial, thanks Davvy

[@TobyDavvy]

THANK YOU for the support!

[@caseyaritualrunning4036]

I appreciate you and this thank you.💯

[@TobyDavvy]

I appreciate YOU

[@lukezollo]

Thanks Davvy dawg

[@austinknowlton1783]

Just discovered your channel Bro, and I'm so friggin impressed by how easy you made that. I had learned a more basic version before and the tag line was a little different but the way you show it sounds more accurate and is actually easier to play. I'm McFuckin Lovin' it! Any chance you got some Brown Eyed Women in your bag of tricks?

[@charliealexander527]

great job man!

[@LESSISMOREMOREORLESS]

How do you remember to drop vids at a certain time if u'r smokin' & drinkin' at 8 am on a Tuesday? My kinda folks. haha.

[@mattscullin5844]

Thanks for inspiring me to bash this one out.

[@TobyDavvy]

Thanks for watching, homie. Any others you wanna learn, lemme know.

[@mattscullin5844]

@@TobyDavvy hmm..have you done So Many Roads yet? I'm really digging the sad Jerry songs lately. Thanks!

[@TobyDavvy]

I can definitely get that one done in the next couple weeks. This is how my band Tennessee’s Dead sounds playing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoPPZYibhLyiaNU

[@davidkohnen5655]

Davvy, stay cool! Navy Davy

[@nickysecrets]

Hey my fellow deadhead thank you again for all your hard work and your lesson I am dedicated to this manner I love the swag and all that comes with it. also I couldn't agree with you more, love John 🎸 as guitarist but totally dislike Jon lMayer's voice 😂

[@darwinxke2827]

The lyric is “arm a own of Abilene “ not own. ❤

[@TobyDavvy]

Maybe go back and listen again. Definitely said arm.

[@nathanielvalla6142]

Yeah I think The first loser Ever was performed on 2/18/71. Mickey’s last show until 74 And was warft rats first show along with several other tunes and the concert on American Beauty 50 year annverisry

[@wirewood69]

Where are you located?

[@direwolf6234]

so where is the G chord in the walk down..??

[@billyboylan]

Noice. That was easy

[@michaeljay7949]

"He's a great guitarist - but I can't fucking stand his voice." Loooooool. Truth spoken.

[@RobertViani]

I’m out no bridge. 😢

[@ericfischer996]

Plus that on Meyer. Or Mayer. I don't know. Never thought I'd say Trey's a better singer than....." But yuh.

[@heavybluesunderground3922]

My guy, I've yet to find out if you can actually play or not, as I paused the video to leave this comment saying: regardless of whether or not this teaches me something new about a Dead song I already know how to play, you've earned yourself a "like", subscribe, and at least two comments on your personality alone. You could absolutely be a worse guitarist than Lil Wayne and still have me subscribed to you simply because I kinda like the way you talk.... Proceed. I'll leave another comment after I've finished the video regarding my final thoughts.

[@juniorwhitefish]

Lord, have mercy, just get to the damn lesson. And don’t ask me to subscribe until AFTER you teach me something.

[@markbellas6250]

you freakng ruuuullllleeeeee

[@kylemilne1971]

Who would you replace John with?

[@TobyDavvy]

Easy, Jerry hologram.

[@morethandead2847]

John is like more than amazing

[@TobyDavvy]

Agree to disagree, bro bro. He’s just not my cup of tea. His guitar playing is fine, but his voice and execution are awful to me. Just my opinion.

[@travissmith9451]

One Steve Kimock (if only)...

[@joshuadavis9269]

Do you live in chatt?

[@TobyDavvy]

Yes

[@morchel332]

i tend to worry about thing people say not to worry about D:

[@scottwostal8530]

Hey man!! Thanks for all yer vids..here's my ordeal ...i need a real solid.. can you show the basics for The Boss's version of Let's Spend The Night Together ?...ive looked for a goddamn long time..(years man...fuckin years!!) only guy on here thats got a vid showing the Jerry version is one J. Dotson but its blurry..and he doesnt even explain..ive asked him to and no reply.....The Boss plays it up the neck..not sure if same chords as stone's version..thats why im askin you amigo!! Help me obi one..you're my only hope!! I think or would like the live version off of the Jerry Garcia Band album " Let it Rock"...The studio "compliments" version is all horns ya know?.ya smell what im steppin in?.. ..im just ordealing with ordealege over here ..plus everyone will say "right the fuck on, good request!!" Thanks Bub.

[@TobyDavvy]

I gotchu bro. Do you have Instagram? If so, add me @davvycalish, and I can shoot a short vid showing you what to do. Itll be a while before I get to it on the channel, but it will happen. Ima be doing all the JGB tunes too. Once we start bringing in some cash on the channel, I’ll be doing 2 lessons a week.

[@thankyoumrminer7025]

My daughter says her mom (my ex wife) has that same shirt

[@MrGroot-nh2ny]

Savvy can I post your stuff on Reddit dead head sites to get you publicity this sh&$ is awesome!!! Others should see

[@TobyDavvy]

DO IT, BRO

[@gavinb144]

I don’t know why people are giving you shit about going to the D chord at the end. You literally added it at the end of the video with a giant D 😂

[@TobyDavvy]

Hey man, it’s the internet. You just gotta take stuff like that on the chin, ya know? They’re trying to be helpful.

[@gavinb144]

Toby & Davvy I never thought someone could be as zen as you on the internet. ✌️

[@thispagedead123abc2]

Estimated prophet

[@peted6812]

Great lesson......what no bridge??? You are one funny MF.

[@whitebidwell259]

Maybe it’s the facial hair

[@nicholashardick5959]

Try to extract a suppress your personality . It makes want to just go to Marty Schwartz

[@nicholashardick5959]

Fuck I take it back you cool dude

[@ryanknox2624]

BUT😂

[@dustylense]

Wrong. The walk down in the chorus is C-B-Am-G to a D, not an Am.

[@TobyDavvy]

Did I not put that in there? I know that during the repeat it goes back to Am before resolving on D.

[@dustylense]

@@TobyDavvy I'm referencing the chorus part which you play at 9:49. It goes to a D in that section, not the Am.

[@TobyDavvy]

Solid. These take forever to make, so it is what it is. The Rukind chords are in the description.

[@gavinb144]

Love it, man. Keep it up!

[@DanielPearsonRoseCityWriter]

Your intro riff isn't even correct

[@TobyDavvy]

Get bent hipster. Watch something else then

[@douglasgoodall3612]

Why would I want to learn from you when you don't like the music you are teaching? I will go somewhere else.

[@TobyDavvy]

Don’t know what you’re referencing, bro. But I am a devout and devoted deadhead. So yeah, please go somewhere else if you aren’t down for what we do. We have over 2k heads that love what we do here, you won’t be missed. But thanks for the feedback.

[@douglasgoodall3612]

@@TobyDavvy I am a devoted deadhead as well. I am referencing comments dissing Garcia. I practically lived at Winterland in 1974. My musical memories from that time are my most cherished.

[@TobyDavvy]

You’re probably misinterpreting me, man. I love Jerry. Obviously. I literally play this music every day. I don’t dis Jerry. I make jokes. There’s definitely a difference. But I get that this music is also very special to a lot of people. That’s why I do this in the first place.

[@douglasgoodall3612]

@@TobyDavvy I will accept I misinterpreted your joke. Please accept my apology. I will try to keep an open mind here. Jerry's fingers carved grooves in my brain that will remain as long as I live, and I have deep feelings for the entire band that are central to my love of music and guitar.

[@TobyDavvy]

Don’t sweat it! We’re all family here! I could have been nicer in my first reply, so I apologize as well. I’m very defensive of Jerry and the boys too. I hope all is well with you and yours!

[@GoldenFamilyForever]

How much for a personal lesson. I don’t know how to message you other than this way. Pay in rosin or casholito. Let’s Go!!!! DSO and LOS are playing by my house. I’ll buy you tickets and fly you out??? I live in the desert of Michigan. Jerry’s favorite place on earth. No lie.

[@TobyDavvy]

Send an email to Tobyanddavvy at gmail. Com and we can talk about lessons