Tag: Eric Clapton

  • Hoochie Coochie Man by Eric Clapton

    The main riff (verse riff) is compromised of two different guitar parts. Both parts are fairly easy to play.  Both guitar parts are repetitive and are composed of single note lines that would be a good challenge for progressing beginners. Try switching out guitar 1 and guitar 2 when playing with a buddy. It’s a…

  • Hey Hey by Eric Clapton

    You should fingerpick this one. Notice the constant bass quarter notes on the low E and A strings. You should pick these with your thumb. Complete Transcription To “Hey Hey” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “Hey Hey” (Power Tab)  

  • Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton (Guitar Tab)

    Lead Guitar This is a really easy lead. If you have little or no prior experience playing lead guitar, this would be a great start! Rhythm Guitar The rhythm guitar part is the hardest of the two. The G, D/F#, C, D chord progression is played arpeggio style. Here’s what it sounds like at normal speed…

  • Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

    This is a really easy lead. If you have little or no prior experience playing lead guitar, this would be a great start! Complete Transcription To “Wonderful Tonight ” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “Wonderful Tonight ” (Power Tab)

  • Easy Rock Power Chord Riffs

    These riffs make a big impact using only power chords. Who can forget the opening to “More Than A Feeling”? When you hear that guitar, you know exactly what song it is. Take a close listen to these songs the next time they come on the radio and you’ll hear that all of them, with…

  • Strummer’s Corner: After Midnight by Eric Clapton

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    after midnight jj cale [Verse 1] C D# F C After midnight, we’re gonna let it all hang down. C D# F C After midnight, we’re gonna chug-a-lug and shout. [Chorus] C We’re gonna stimulate some action, F Were gonna get some satisfaction. G We’re gonna find out what it is all about. [Verse 2]…

  • “I’m Tore Down” by Eric Clapton

    Riff Rundown Difficulty: Intermediate There are 2 guitar parts in this song. One plays the rhythm (copied from the bass guitar) and the other guitar provides lead fills. Intro Guitar 1 (rhythm) Notice that each note is a short staccato note (shown in notation with the little dot under the notes on the staff). Guitar…

  • Cocaine by Eric Clapton

    Main Riff Here’s what it sounds like looped at the normal tempo of 107 bpm: Riff Resources Complete Transcription To “Cocaine” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “Cocaine” (Power Tab)

  • Signe by Eric Clapton

    Difficulty:Intermediate NO PICK on this one guys and gals! It’s just too hard to play that way. The acoustic is in standard tuning. For a real challenge, play it on a nylon acoustic if you have one. Talk about a workout!

  • “Tears In Heaven” by Eric Clapton

    Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate