This question is in reference to Jerry Garcia (no pun intended in my subject title, I assure you). I guess I could buy the Tab for his solos or a tape on his style but I'd like to try for myself first. So far I have run into dead(lol) ends everywhere. If any one has any info on what scales he uses, how he gets his sound, what exactly style he is playing (sounds like drug induced banjo on guitar to me) I would appreciate it. I like to try and learn by ear, however he is frustrating me with his weird style. I have become extremely intrigued with what he is doing. At first I thought he was terrible, but after listening I realized he is somewhat of a master at playing within chords and noodling around them all at the same time. He plays over quite a variety of chords, being a rock/metal player up till now it makes no sense to me. He is also very schooled in banjo, mandolin etc... If I could determine what scale he is playing it would more than likely help me learn his style and some of his tricks...which don't seem really like conventional tricks, but I can't seem to figure it out. It seems so unorthodox. I am currently in a band that wants to get more free form improv, jazzy etc.. I could also use some tips on Steve Kimmock, Medeski Martin and Wood, and Derek Trucks or Warren Haynes. Please help!