Shouldn't we be trying to declaptonize the blues? It's not that Clapton is evil or can't play, it's just that his formulas are no longer particularly interesting and it is much better to go back and understand the creative ferment that produced the originals that he copied. You Tube helps make that possible, so go back and hear the originals and the other artists of that period.
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You're playing all these licks correctly but yer throwing it all away! Listen to Clapton and Lowell Fulson then try them again slowly. Every note should count! Like life depends on it! You went to the trouble to learn it then you play it like yer not interested. Why should we be interested? Also Clapton plays this without a pitch. The attack should be percussive snapping the string at times.
Your lessons and teaching style are the best I have seen on the tube....I've been playing guitar for years but broke both my wrists, thumbs and several bones in my left hand and fingers in a bike accident....your lessons inspired me to drag out my 59 Tele out of the case and start all over again...after many months of pain and sweat I can hammer on, pull-off and string bend...my little finger was hurt badly but is starting to respond :).....Thanks for all your hard work and dedication ... Rick
Thanks for the nice compliment. I bet that 59 Tele is sweet, and worth a small fortune. I also have trouble with my playing hand: I had numbness in my middle, ring and little finger, so I could barely feel the strings when I played. The middle and ring finger have gotten much better, but the little finger is still pretty numb.
The Tele has been through a few bar wars and is showing her age but sweet she is. I got her after watching Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks for a week at out local bar. I was still a teenager and Robbie Robertson wasn't that much older. He used to sit at our table and one evening after the gig he let me play his Tele. I was hooked and ordered one the next day . At the time I had a Gibson 175 ES D but was too young to appreciate its' great tone. A dear friend has it so I get visitation rights
For that video, I was playing through a little Fender practice amp and used and Eric Clapton setting in Guitar Rig 3.0 for the pedal effects. I think it sounds pretty close to the record.
I've played for more years than I'll admit and have not gotten to where I want to be. I've checked out virtually every worthy lesson on you tube--there is only one other that comes close. After a couple of days, I'm playing things I only dreamed of. Many Thanks, Allen
Great lesson! The fact that you play with your pinky should be enough of a "declaptonation" for those concerned.
pr10s 8 months ago
Shouldn't we be trying to declaptonize the blues? It's not that Clapton is evil or can't play, it's just that his formulas are no longer particularly interesting and it is much better to go back and understand the creative ferment that produced the originals that he copied. You Tube helps make that possible, so go back and hear the originals and the other artists of that period.
CroatAndNettles 1 year ago
excellent tutorials. well doen and keep em coming, thank you
freedom232x 1 year ago
You are a great guitar teacher !!!. I find your lessons very easy to understand and informative. Thank's so much for being on YouTube..Rock On !!!
SqueekyDc 2 years ago
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You're playing all these licks correctly but yer throwing it all away! Listen to Clapton and Lowell Fulson then try them again slowly. Every note should count! Like life depends on it! You went to the trouble to learn it then you play it like yer not interested. Why should we be interested? Also Clapton plays this without a pitch. The attack should be percussive snapping the string at times.
Antarblue 2 years ago
Your lessons and teaching style are the best I have seen on the tube....I've been playing guitar for years but broke both my wrists, thumbs and several bones in my left hand and fingers in a bike accident....your lessons inspired me to drag out my 59 Tele out of the case and start all over again...after many months of pain and sweat I can hammer on, pull-off and string bend...my little finger was hurt badly but is starting to respond :).....Thanks for all your hard work and dedication ... Rick
Drachard101 3 years ago 10
Thanks for the nice compliment. I bet that 59 Tele is sweet, and worth a small fortune. I also have trouble with my playing hand: I had numbness in my middle, ring and little finger, so I could barely feel the strings when I played. The middle and ring finger have gotten much better, but the little finger is still pretty numb.
haywyre62 3 years ago
The Tele has been through a few bar wars and is showing her age but sweet she is. I got her after watching Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks for a week at out local bar. I was still a teenager and Robbie Robertson wasn't that much older. He used to sit at our table and one evening after the gig he let me play his Tele. I was hooked and ordered one the next day . At the time I had a Gibson 175 ES D but was too young to appreciate its' great tone. A dear friend has it so I get visitation rights
Drachard101 3 years ago
Hello ...what amp are you playing through and how do you get that kinda snap sound??
Thanks
ybssarg 3 years ago
For that video, I was playing through a little Fender practice amp and used and Eric Clapton setting in Guitar Rig 3.0 for the pedal effects. I think it sounds pretty close to the record.
haywyre62 3 years ago
I've played for more years than I'll admit and have not gotten to where I want to be. I've checked out virtually every worthy lesson on you tube--there is only one other that comes close. After a couple of days, I'm playing things I only dreamed of. Many Thanks, Allen
azreich 3 years ago
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hey great vids man!
eliteslayer66 3 years ago
i'm def. gonna work on this when i get off work,thanks gr8 vid!
j3ohnny 3 years ago