The Vault » Grateful Dead Edition
Six Grateful Dead songs that reveal how melody, triads, and pentatonics come together on the guitar.
Available for a limited time only. Closes Monday 11.24 at Midnight EST.
The Grateful Dead had The Vault, a legendary archive where hidden recordings and ideas waited to be rediscovered.
I’ve always loved that idea: the thought that within every song, there’s something deeper waiting to be uncovered.
So I pulled together six lessons that do exactly that, showing how Jerry connected melody, harmony, and feel through the fretboard in ways that defined his sound.
What’s Inside
Each song in The Vault: Grateful Dead Edition highlights one of the three core ideas behind Jerry’s playing: melody, triads, and pentatonics.
Together, they’ll show you how to turn familiar progressions into something that actually sings.
Vocal Melody for Guitar
Learn how to make your solos sound like the song itself.
You’ll trace the vocal lines of Peggy-O and China Doll directly on the fretboard and start hearing how Jerry built solos that breathe and tell a story.
Triads
Discover how small chord shapes can unlock huge musical movement.
Using Dancing in the Street and Loser, you’ll see how Jerry’s triads connect chords and lead lines in a way that feels both structured and free.
Pentatonics
Turn simple pentatonic shapes into expressive, melodic phrases.
With Iko Iko and Beat It On Down the Line, you’ll learn how Jerry used these familiar sounds to create groove, texture, and personality in every solo.
Limited Release
The Vault: Grateful Dead Edition is open for a short time only.
It’s a chance to explore six timeless songs and uncover the melodic ideas that made Jerry’s playing so expressive and unique.
Once The Vault closes, it’s sealed until next time.
