Eric Clapton Licks For Each Pentatonic Position - Blues Rock Guitar Lesson

In this video (TAB linked below,) I'll show you five iconic Eric Clapton licks, one for each of the five pentatonic scale positions. With these licks, you can practice linking all the pentatonic positions and solo up and down the fretboard.
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Guitar: Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster
Amp: Morgan AC20 Deluxe
Table of Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Lick 1
3:07 - Lick 2
4:27 - Lick 3
6:15 - Lick 4
8:30 - Lick 5
10:22 - Connecting Licks
11:06 - Conclusion

[@DanielSchorr]

As someone who has done a ton of Clapton transcriptions, It's very gratifying to come across a "Clapton Licks" video that actual demonstrates an in depth knowledge of the man's style. (Suffice to say there is so much garbage out there). These were very well chosen-phrases that work really well as an introduction for someone looking for a place to start. Top-Notch.

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@stanolivo3658]

Best lesson ever. I needed something to help me be more motivated to be fluent in all 5 positions and understand them better. Your channel is a life saver. Thank you.

[@subhranshudas8862]

One of my fav jam songs. Clapton’s touch on this song is phenomenal.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

I have heard some amazing solos played by Eric while playing “Old Love” live. He just cooks on this song and continues to build with each one. You really have a lot of the technique down cold and have captured a lot of the nuance of his playing as well. Your execution is very good and I enjoyed this a lot. I will come back often! Thanks for doing this!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@gergemall]

Thx Jamie

[@lawrence1960]

That first lick…oh yeah…I,love that partial bend towards the major third on the first string. Awesome.

[@FenellaBeach]

What a great lesson, especially for the intermediate player starting to move around the neck. You’ve really captured the essence of Clapton’s style which I’ve always recognised but never understood how to get inside it - fabulous, thank you for sharing.

[@minnixmusic]

Thank you so much!!!! I have been a huge Clapton fan for years, and thought I had a handle on his playing style, but you made me reconsider the D and E box and how he uses them, and it really filled in a huge swiss cheese hole in my understanding. I really appreciate this well done video! Thanks.

[@briankierans2926]

Superb! This is a Clapton masterclass. Wonderful tone.

[@johnevans1453]

i enjoy how you gave the string names and fret numbers for the 1st part of the riff. then changed to note names for the trill. it made it so easy to follow. because we all know the notes. and if we dont. we can take the time to translate them. lessons are better that way

[@mariofournier9663]

Bravo Jamey, for your Eric Clapton signature!
Those licks are the key to the highway of essential Slow hand songs!

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

Man; am I fortunate to have come across your Channel, I can finally make sense of what I don't know !
Thanks Mr. Arent.

[@keonibaines1190]

Wow Jamey. Thank you so much for putting this out. You have a true gift and what huge help this is!!!

[@JameyArent]

Thank you for the nice words! Glad it is helpful.

[@patrickblay7684]

Thank you for your generosity to teach us those licks.

[@davidsossin8319]

great lesson! I find you very easy to follow and calling out the names of the notes as you´re playing the licks is a huge plus! many thanks

[@curtishansen7270]

Great stuff!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@RobertPickeringBucketList69]

Definitely one of the best channels on Utoob.... I wish I had this 30 years ago

[@ericheine2414]

I started listening to Clapton because I was hanging around Brizio's Speed Shop in South City. I enjoy his music. The more I listen to him as a man the more I like him as a person. Thanks Eric

[@MikeAldercreative]

These licks are killer! Eric Clapton is a legend. Really happy i found this video! Thanks for the great content.

[@JayPloss]

Fantastic stuff! Great to see licks outside the root position :)

[@zainbossman8561]

You r too under rated, just what i was looking for, i was in such in loop hole on how to increase my jam vocabulary, and i found these ideas, thanks!

[@phuphuism]

Wow been looking for this for years ! Thank you !

[@brunzbrunz]

Oh my God.. This is so Eric Clapton.. Thanks for the lesson..

[@francokrem]

amazing lesson! thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@JameyArent]

Thank you and you’re welcome!

[@jasonmassie9585]

This video helped to improve my blues lead phrasing immensely. My sincere thanks.

[@JameyArent]

Glad to hear it!

[@drutgat2]

Thanks very much for this Jamey.

[@alfiebenzie2315]

WHAT A VIDEO! Superb Work 💪

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@ericsantiago2746]

Definitely gonna learn all five links. Thank you for you time and instructions.

[@niguel4438]

Just discovered your videos and am very glad I have. Thanks.

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@luizfernandomolina]

Great lesson! Thank you

[@markmartin3221]

Nice tutorial. Good presentation with “Blackish” Strat!

[@samsheppard4078]

Thanks for the video man

[@bentstrings5962]

Best riffing lesson ive seen....great stuff. Thanks

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@MrInfinite43]

Amazing video! Thanks a ton

[@JameyArent]

Thanks and you’re welcome!

[@igni1932]

muy buena lección! Gracias

[@hogpsking33]

Been looking for something just like this for a while now. Thanks!

[@nataliiasushkevych7281]

I think this tutorial is the best of Clapton's style licks!

[@lightningstrikes7314]

Great forensic drilling down on EC's style, he built the road everyone walks on.

[@bruceripepi867]

Thanks so much. These are really elegant.

[@jackmellon8801]

awesome lesson! great starting point for developing my lead chops across the fretboard.

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@KRG54]

Thanks for the video. You deserve more subscribers man.

[@annarakannan6620]

you are a great guitar player and your teaching is even better. What else can I say other than to thank you profusely for your lessons.

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@mariowanagat1412]

Good work mate

[@ambrose9968]

this video came just in time thank u man

[@danhiveley7530]

Wow! Fabulous lesson. You've captured the spirit while giving an inspired performance. Bravo!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@ryanputra_]

Wow awesome lesson! This is the best lesson for me to learn blues scale from Eric Clapton's style.
Greetings from Indonesia 🙌🔥👍

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@alfredoayala2506]

Thanks ,very nice explain love dose Clapton licks

[@wade7197]

Best Clapton lick video I've come across.... thanks :)

[@JameyArent]

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[@loyolaschool]

Very nicely played and explained thank you

[@JameyArent]

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[@valerialeyva36]

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[@christopherw.skinner9804]

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[@Piriguin_inversor]

very useful, thank you sir!

[@Genaro_Flores]

Bravo from Italy! I enjoyed your lesson more than whatever one before. Great teaching indeed.

[@JameyArent]

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[@acousticblu]

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[@aritradutta1581]

Great lesson man... Thank you so much!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@jamesnorthrop860]

I love that he says the name of the note instead of the fret number. Much easier to follow!

[@Lucas252505]

Great lesson Jamey!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@Krispy1011]

Great video lesson - It really puts the togetherness of the scale patterns together - if that makes any sense - thanks

[@JameyArent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samsheppard4078]

Amazing stuff thanks man 🙏🏼

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@harryhamb]

great Lesson!!!

[@mariofournier9663]

Hi! I like this around 7:07 lick, it’s a long time that i’m searching this magnifique Clapton signature lick. Nice teaching!

[@ferpirata76]

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[@JameyArent]

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Great lesson

[@yobodobo288]

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[@secohen73]

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[@JameyArent]

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[@MegaMarPaul]

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[@JameyArent]

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[@MichaelAlso]

Great job Jamey! Feel, vibrato, and tone all sound great

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@Bobby_twoshitz]

Love this video please do more similar to this. This really helped me as a beginner guitarist to break out of those boxes. Awesome video.

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Planning more videos like this of other artists.

[@Bobby_twoshitz]

Thank you!!! Looking forward to it

[@eko_studio_records]

Another cool lesson Thx :D

[@JameyArent]

Thanks and you’re welcome!

[@Thebluesguy]

Great stuff 👍

[@stratslinger3921]

This is awesome!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@trevorclark7985]

good stuff, i recognized some of these from 24 nights or the one more car albums

[@gergemall]

Excellent

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@rainfieldmusic]

Good stuff
I got to nail down the 5 positions. I'm really only comfortable with 3 of them currently.

[@catch5565]

Going to see EC tonight. This is just the primer I needed! You are an excellent player/teacher!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Hope it was a great show.

[@guitaraboutthehouse]

Great tone and licks going on here

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@robertgregorysmith1417]

Great lesson
One of the better I’ve seen 🙂🎶🎵🎸

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@thegolfnut812]

Very nice Clapton Old Love parts.

[@robertoruiz9049]

Dude.... really nice!! Awesome lesson and I'm now Subscribed!

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@GerryBlue]

You nailed the licks, and that beautiful CS Strat helps get the tone down!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@Daviddd10]

Wow this was amazingg thank you so muchh! I feel like when i try to improv it always sounds the same, these new licks should help out a lot

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

[@linhchingo1288]

Nice ❤

[@tastemysaucer]

That Fender amplifier sitting on its side to the left almost broke my brain lol

[@gergemall]

Thx Jamey

[@JameyArent]

You’re welcome!

[@princenaz23]

As a veteran guitar player I've just got to say something! Keep on Rockin' Dude!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

Great work. Having long fingers really helps doesn't it. I have short fingers and I can play these riffs but I have to work a little harder to do so.

[@Piriguin_inversor]

¡Gracias!

[@JameyArent]

Thank you, so much!!

[@tubetone74]

Good lesson. Hang in there, more will find you.

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@Gelsyviolet]

Bravo.Grazie

[@johnbogaczyk24]

Great info ..... cool licks ...... well presented...... Thank you !

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@tangocukedi1]

amazing content, precise and to the point. Dont forget about us, your first subscribers, when this channel blows up

[@JameyArent]

Thank you for your support, I appreciate it!

[@TheSebtrain]

Awesome man. Clapton my fav. Any ideas for Eric’s licks 4 to the 5 chord ??

[@youtubeuser2894]

Loved this Jamey! I've really been enjoying your live performance of Otis Rush's right place wrong time, I noticed it has a fancier turnaround than your standard I IV V blues, it would be cool if you could show us it if you're looking for any ideas!

[@JameyArent]

Thank you so much! That Otis Rush turnaround is pretty simple. Instead of going I IV I V in the last 2 bars of the blues form, you play b III to IV then that single note riff. For example in the key of A (Otis’ key) you’d play a C to a D7, then play that little riff. I play the tune in C, so it’s Eb to F7.

[@Rick_Cleland]

Hello there!! Greetings from Northern Ireland. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@no_peaches_8085]

Just when I was searching for licks in the style of clapton, thank you dude, great lesson!

[@JameyArent]

Thank you for watching!

[@FlexibleArt321]

Yea was awesome lesson•́ ‿ ,•̀

[@iconoclastKM]

Same here..!
SO I liked, and subbed.