Hey friends, thank you all for your continued support. You can enjoy this lesson with PDF study guide and backing track at: www.patreon.com/posts/99945948 . Have fun! -Rob
Get ready to expand your lick repertoire even further! Video #2 breaking down Clapton's intro solo is now live at: ruclips.net/video/RWgAlJsE-Mo/видео.html . Have fun! -Rob
Rob, along with your obvious musical talents - voice as well, you are an extremely good teacher. I appreciate you mentioning and demonstrating the applicable scales and, importantly, the underlying chord progression. Thank you
Rob I played guitar many years with many bands but I played always with great guitar players so I never was good because they made the hard work. I dont have talent for music but I worked a lot to learn. I left to play several years ago since I discovered you. And I come back and you are a fantastic teacher and I learn everyday thanks to you. All my best wishes from Barcelona. Sorry for my english.
You solved all those confusions I had for scales since practicing my first blues lick, and I got even more inspired by your detailed explanation. You're an extremely good teacher, thank you so much❤
Love it, Rob! Your lessons are always the best. I'd appreciate it if you did a lesson on Clapton's take on Layla that he did for the Lady in the Balcony sessions. It's got some great solos in its own right, and I've been dying to learn it. I don't think there's really anyone teaching it on YT
@@swiftlessonsI was just playing a furch red today too. I think it was the same one, with the opalescent trim. I love the curved fret board. So much easier to play than my Martin.
Neil Young said playing with Eric was like playing with Stephen Stills in that whatever they went for when soloing, they got. I really love the way he put that because there is this danger inherent in soloing, especially live, that it completely falls apart, is boring and unimpressive or maybe worst of sounds rehearsed. ❤
Neil was spot on there. Both Clapton and Stills are players who have a very clear understanding of their musical identities, their sound, and their capabilities, so they almost always nail it. I'm glad you mentioned the inherent dangers of taking a solo, because even Clapton hits a few dead notes in his unplugged performance, but the solo still manages to be timeless and unforgettable. Watching the different takes of this tune, he plays something vastly different each time, so it really was an improvised solo, with only a few themes he seemed intent on featuring. Thanks so much for your comment, have a great night of progress! -Rob
Thanks for this. I'm an intermediate. Nailed the rythem and to some extent the lead for into. Got to the 4th section of the solo....melted my mind. But really enjoyed it thanks 😊
@@swiftlessonsyou have always been one of the top sounding teachers on this platform, sure it might be the hardware a little, but your sound is right up my alley. There is something about your acoustic tone & Justin Guitars Froggy Bottom that I just love. Your plugged in tone is awesome...and so are you :)
Great question. He starts his solo using a pair of notes that are both part of the dm chord and also found in the Dm pentatonic scale. Generally, double stops are created by pairing scale tones together. Enjoy your practice! -Rob
Thanks, Rob. Not many youtubers reply to questions, so kudos to you. On a different note, could you do a lesson on how changing the tuning (say, 1 step down on each string) changes the chords we're playing with "standard" shapes? It's hard to wrap my head around it... Greetings from Poland!@@swiftlessons
I really appreciate how you teach where and how the chords and different scales fit together as it helps me to create variations that still sound good.
The process is called chunking. I begin by absorbing the entire solo, just listening to it over and over. Next, I break it up into small sections, and transcribe them on guitar pro. Once I have a chunk of the solo figured out, I’ll practice it slowly and gradually work it up to speed. Once I’ve applied this process to the full solo, I’ll work toward tying each chunk together until I can play through its entirety. The last step is to consider dynamics and work small details and embellishments into my muscle memory. I hope that’s helpful. -Rob 🤘
Hey, thanks, that really means a lot and comes at a good time where I’m feeling more motivation than I’ve felt in years. Expect many more, both here, soundslice, and of course, my patreon page. Have an awesome night! -Rob
Thanks James. At times I have felt the same way about Clapton, but so many times I’ve been surprised to learn that he’s behind yet another iconic guitar track; “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and basically the entire All Things Must Pass record for example. He might be overrated, maybe all the so called guitar gods of the 70s are, but I can say three things for sure: he’s damn good, has contributed a lot to the guitar conversation, and has a distinctive sound. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Rob
Hey friends, thank you all for your continued support. You can enjoy this lesson with PDF study guide and backing track at: www.patreon.com/posts/99945948 . Have fun! -Rob
Hello Rob,
As im thinking to join, i was wondering if that backing track is the same as you are using with looper in this video?
Edgar
Get ready to expand your lick repertoire even further! Video #2 breaking down Clapton's intro solo is now live at: ruclips.net/video/RWgAlJsE-Mo/видео.html . Have fun! -Rob
Rob, along with your obvious musical talents - voice as well, you are an extremely good teacher. I appreciate you mentioning and demonstrating the applicable scales and, importantly, the underlying chord progression. Thank you
One of the best instructors
Thank you so much Christopher!
Rob I played guitar many years with many bands but I played always with great guitar players so I never was good because they made the hard work. I dont have talent for music but I worked a lot to learn. I left to play several years ago since I discovered you. And I come back and you are a fantastic teacher and I learn everyday thanks to you. All my best wishes from Barcelona. Sorry for my english.
You solved all those confusions I had for scales since practicing my first blues lick, and I got even more inspired by your detailed explanation. You're an extremely good teacher, thank you so much❤
Love it, Rob! Your lessons are always the best. I'd appreciate it if you did a lesson on Clapton's take on Layla that he did for the Lady in the Balcony sessions. It's got some great solos in its own right, and I've been dying to learn it. I don't think there's really anyone teaching it on YT
Completely agree,, that whole session of lady in the balcony is great!
Great lesson as always Rob. That guitar sounds phenomenal
Thanks Michael, that’s my Furch Red LC, they are great guitars make over in the Czech Republic.
@@swiftlessonsI was just playing a furch red today too. I think it was the same one, with the opalescent trim. I love the curved fret board. So much easier to play than my Martin.
Neil Young said playing with Eric was like playing with Stephen Stills in that whatever they went for when soloing, they got. I really love the way he put that because there is this danger inherent in soloing, especially live, that it completely falls apart, is boring and unimpressive or maybe worst of sounds rehearsed. ❤
Neil was spot on there. Both Clapton and Stills are players who have a very clear understanding of their musical identities, their sound, and their capabilities, so they almost always nail it. I'm glad you mentioned the inherent dangers of taking a solo, because even Clapton hits a few dead notes in his unplugged performance, but the solo still manages to be timeless and unforgettable. Watching the different takes of this tune, he plays something vastly different each time, so it really was an improvised solo, with only a few themes he seemed intent on featuring. Thanks so much for your comment, have a great night of progress! -Rob
Been waiting and hoping you would do this one Rob. Thanks so much 🙏.
My pleasure, I think I'll get around to teaching the rhythm sections and other lead parts soon. Keep an eye out and enjoy your practice! -Rob
@@swiftlessons awesome, love the little solo at the beginning.
Thanks for this. I'm an intermediate. Nailed the rythem and to some extent the lead for into.
Got to the 4th section of the solo....melted my mind. But really enjoyed it thanks 😊
Your recordings sound so damn good. I really need to add this to the songs to learn.
Thanks, my demonstrations are recorded with an Apollo X4 thunderbolt, it’s a great interface.
@@swiftlessonsyou have always been one of the top sounding teachers on this platform, sure it might be the hardware a little, but your sound is right up my alley. There is something about your acoustic tone & Justin Guitars Froggy Bottom that I just love. Your plugged in tone is awesome...and so are you :)
Question... those double stops... where do they come from? Are they parts of chords he's playing?
Great question. He starts his solo using a pair of notes that are both part of the dm chord and also found in the Dm pentatonic scale. Generally, double stops are created by pairing scale tones together. Enjoy your practice! -Rob
Thanks, Rob. Not many youtubers reply to questions, so kudos to you. On a different note, could you do a lesson on how changing the tuning (say, 1 step down on each string) changes the chords we're playing with "standard" shapes? It's hard to wrap my head around it... Greetings from Poland!@@swiftlessons
Yep, your the best teacher at this solo, thank you
One of my favorites
I really appreciate how you teach where and how the chords and different scales fit together as it helps me to create variations that still sound good.
Best tutorial on youtube! Great mix of inspiring playing and theory based education.
I know what Im doing this weekend! Thank you!
Wow that's sounds very cool, some slick expression that only comes with years of experience! 🙏🎶👍❤️🎸😎
This is such an awesome song and lesson too. Really appreciate all the work and thought you put into these fantastic lessons.
How does one remember all that? Wow
The process is called chunking. I begin by absorbing the entire solo, just listening to it over and over. Next, I break it up into small sections, and transcribe them on guitar pro. Once I have a chunk of the solo figured out, I’ll practice it slowly and gradually work it up to speed. Once I’ve applied this process to the full solo, I’ll work toward tying each chunk together until I can play through its entirety. The last step is to consider dynamics and work small details and embellishments into my muscle memory. I hope that’s helpful. -Rob 🤘
Ok
It take a lot of time though
Im more into strumming though
Dont think i hav the patience for the solo stuff
key to the highway and have you ever loved a woman are by far the best tracks on the album.imo.
The whole unplugged record is pretty solid, but I agree, those are among the highlights for me as well.
Bro please don't stop this content, you are the best like for real you are the best.
Hey, thanks, that really means a lot and comes at a good time where I’m feeling more motivation than I’ve felt in years. Expect many more, both here, soundslice, and of course, my patreon page. Have an awesome night! -Rob
You’re great 👍🏻 ❤
Awesome job👏👏
Thanks for stopping in Rich, have an awesome night of practice!
is the song in dminor? why is he using A minor pentatonic? I didnt get quite that, could you please explain?
Great video lesson I’m glad I subscribed to your Patreon channel. 🤘
Valorous lesson.
Awesome lesson as always . Thank you 🙏💚💙🐾Xx
That was awesome.
Thank you, great tutorial
Sehrgut erklärt, Danke
You have a beautiful musical soul. ❤
How do you avoid the copyright strikes?
Hear it learn it and play it
That’s the game plan, you always need to get it into your ear first, from there it’s so much easier. Enjoy your progress! -Rob
great ! you teach it so good ! do you have the same for "Old Love" unplugged ?
Wow! Nice! :)
W0W!
Love to see lead to white room by cream Greg Aliano
I know it takes practice, but that would hurt my head
Do Angie
next video play john mayer style?
1st view
Hey, thanks for the speedy comment, enjoy your practice Tony! -Rob
Great video. Eric Clapton is a totally overrated guitar player.
Thanks James. At times I have felt the same way about Clapton, but so many times I’ve been surprised to learn that he’s behind yet another iconic guitar track; “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and basically the entire All Things Must Pass record for example. He might be overrated, maybe all the so called guitar gods of the 70s are, but I can say three things for sure: he’s damn good, has contributed a lot to the guitar conversation, and has a distinctive sound. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Rob
Thanks! 😊 I think I've learned the lesson: ruclips.net/user/shortsGWwAq79A4Kk