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I Know You Rider

IntermediateBarre ChordsMarty Music
15:44/21K views/Jul 2025
15:44·21K views·Jul 2025·Released 1970·Taught by Marty Music
Barre ChordsFolkKey of G120 BPM
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Chords

I-IV-V-I

What you'll learn

  • Open chord shapes for the song
  • Barre chord variations
  • D major pentatonic scale soloing
  • Chord-tone arpeggios
  • Jerry Garcia soloing style

About this lesson

Learn how to play “I Know You Rider” by the Grateful Dead on guitar! In this lesson, I’ll show you both the beginner-friendly open chords and the more rhythmic barre chord shapes, plus soloing tips using the D major pentatonic scale and chord-tone arpeggios like Jerry Garcia would. Whether you're a Deadhead or just want a fun jam tune to add to your setlist, this one's a blast to play! 🎸 Wanna ja like Jerry? Grab my FREE Ultimate Guitar Guide to follow along with the arpeggios I break down in this lesson – packed with chords, scales & more: → https://www.martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook 🙏 Big thanks to my Patreon community for picking this one! I’m moving my Patreon over to my website 🎉 Help me choose the next lesson and get early access, extras & more: 👉 https://www.martymusic.com/memberships

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