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Dec 24, 2024 - 5:39:04 PM
2 posts since 1/8/2014

Hi,

I am a beginner (for the second time). I am looking for a tablature for Ripple by the Grateful Dead. It will be my goal.
I have seen YouTube videos of it being played. It looks doable and sounds great. Thanks!

David

Dec 25, 2024 - 11:13:58 AM
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739 posts since 11/28/2012

Square neck (lap style) or round neck?  Which YouTube version are you keying on?

I posted a beginner's solo square neck version of Ripple several years ago, but it’s in Open D.  Also, I capo'd to G to get a higher register.   I’m sure it’s doable in GBDGBD tuning, but you’d lose the alternating bass rhythm as demonstrated in this cut.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=v-Ox1UwZ-P0&si=npo9_o8ZR8h73d8O
 

Anyhow, if by chance this is your reference, I'd be glad to tab it.  But it's of no use unless you want an Open D version with a square neck.

Cheers.

Edited by - JC Dobro on 12/25/2024 11:17:29

Dec 26, 2024 - 8:56:54 AM

tomkatb

USA

424 posts since 1/31/2015

Would love to have it.

Have a guitar tuned in D. Does not get enough use. I function well in G.

Dec 28, 2024 - 12:43:22 PM
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739 posts since 11/28/2012

I think Grateful Dave trucked on outta’ here.

Here’s the Ripple tab. Nothing fancy, but it should get you 90% of the way there, and pretty well matches the video version I had posted. I capo'd 5, but tabbed it as if in open position.


Edited by - JC Dobro on 12/28/2024 12:45:17

Dec 29, 2024 - 2:08:27 PM

tomkatb

USA

424 posts since 1/31/2015

Thanks!

Working on it as we speak.

Dec 29, 2024 - 6:14:07 PM

739 posts since 11/28/2012

quote:
Originally posted by tomkatb

Thanks!

Working on it as we speak.


Have fun with it!  Key is to keep steady rhythm/bass beats with the thumb,  and play melody notes on top 3 strings with index and middle.  (I didn't specify fingers on the tab...)

Jan 3, 2025 - 5:57:13 PM

tomkatb

USA

424 posts since 1/31/2015

I play funny anyway.

I can pick with all five fingers. Usually only with three fingers on the top strings.

Glad to have the tabs for this. Always enjoyed the song. I attended one of their concerts at the st. Louis fox theater.

Jan 13, 2025 - 1:05:19 PM

2 posts since 1/8/2014

Thanks so much @jcdobro. This is a great start for me. It will get me practicing. What Trax did you use that I hear in the background? I can do this. Thank you.

Jan 13, 2025 - 1:42:45 PM
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739 posts since 11/28/2012

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Originally posted by Grateful Dave

Thanks so much @jcdobro. This is a great start for me. It will get me practicing. What Trax did you use that I hear in the background? I can do this. Thank you.


Glad it helped!  I made the backing track on Band-in-a-Box.  I'll see if I can dig up the mp3 and PM it to you.  Good luck!

Jan 13, 2025 - 5:11:23 PM
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wlgiii

USA

1508 posts since 9/28/2010

When you play it at jams, don't forget to remind folks that there's an intro break. It drives me crazy when people call the song then start singing right off. That intro break really sets the tone nicely.

And for the advanced version- There's a documentary out there on the making of the American Beauty LP. At one point David Grisman plays his mandolin part for Ripple, including fills that were left out of the final mix. Perhaps some of those can be emulated.

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