Eric Clapton - Crossroads Cream - Guitar Tab | Lesson | Cover | Tutorial

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Hey guys. This is a song that was voted for by Patrons on my Patreon page and I want to thank you guys for your support. I think this was an excellent choice and I had loads of fun getting this one down note for note. Just one particular note I’d like to make about the song. During the verses, I heard Clapton palm muting at different times and also switching up between using pull offs/hammer ons and picking every note. I think the goal here is to get a general idea of what he’s doing and feel it out for yourself. As opposed to memorizing exactly every spot that he’s doing this. If you miss a palm mute or hammer on here or there, no big deal. Get the riff down and have fun with it! I really feel that this is a great tune for any aspiring blues player. What are some other essential blues tunes you’d like to see on the page?

[@notanonymousperson]

Well... you dont have any Santana on the page

[@bryanseegmiller4750]

Voodoo child!!

[@Roesch03WRX]

Feelin Satisfied - Boston

[@stugotz28]

Johnny Winter - Be careful with a fool

[@jonasfernandes1120]

Bro the guitar is les paul 🤣🤣🤣 you made it making us fool

[@MilesColtrane.]

The fact that Clapton improvised this blows my mind. I cannot comprehend how someone can be that good at guitar, it’s insane!

[@tribeshift]

The funny thing is he himself thinks it’s crap. I believe he made a mistake with the timing somewhere in the middle of the 2nd solo but it just so happens to sound incredible. A glorious mistake if you will!

[@LCNSilveri]

And he was only 23 years old 🤯

[@Weshopwizard]

@@tribeshift slowhand’s standard is a bit higher than the rest of us.

[@pierregaude1528]

Maybe being on heroin might have helped... Strange brew, white room, tales of brave Ulysses...he certainly never played the same afterwards...yet a legendary player, songwriter and singer nonetheless.

[@hendix2200]

@@pierregaude1528 he was not into heroin yet, it started in 1971.

[@michaelfoley906]

Over 50 years later and still no one has smashed the minor pentatonic quite like Clapton did with that second solo.

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

He nailed it pretty hard but I think that’s very subjective. I think EVH did a marvellous job.

[@michaelfoley906]

@@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons yeah fair point! Great playing by the way

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

What makes it even better is the way Clapton swings from minor to major and back! Like Leslie West does in Mississippi queen!

[@johnlangrose3753]

SRV? It's all good and over my head😎

[@ultimobile]

as I recall Clapton was treated like a guitar god when the first 'supergroup' Cream formed in 1966 ... until Jimi Hendrix first played onstage in London on 1 Oct 1966 and Eric was backstage trying to light a cigarette with trembling hands ... "I'm dead" ...

[@Papi_SpringRoll]

Eric Clapton’s greatest guitar work in my opinion

[@justaguy328]

Seriously, that solo alone is a masterpiece!

[@monoped8437]

it sounds wonderful tonight

[@RockAndRootsGuitar]

This and some of the Bluesbreakers stuff.

[@danieldirekoglu5243]

This and Bluesbreakers Hideaway

[@chrishunter9472]

I agree

[@Dave-ug9bh]

"Mr Tabs is God"

[@adrianmiller1971]

Extra points for the green screen Fool overlay :)

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Green Screen?

[@adrianmiller1971]

@@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons well the chroma key overlay....

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

@@adrianmiller1971 Just kidding. Green tape hehe. And used object tracker in Final Cut. Looks like it did a great job of tracking the instruments every movement 🙄

[@castleanthrax1833]

@@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons The shadow beneath your hand kinda gave it away. It was good though. 👍

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

I know right. Wish I could have gotten that but when I keyed it out, other colors on screen were keyed also. I could have done more tracking but that would have been a huge edit job.

[@FeeldsGoodToMe]

Your guitar playing is great, of course, but the bass line is perfect, too. And even the costumes are wonderful.

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

That's my trusty bass playing companion. He never misses a beat! Maybe he's too perfect.

[@Wavetune]

The green screen guitar in a nice touch! Awesome tutorial as always.

[@carsonhaun2909]

took me hours to notice this, freakin' hilarious

[@oscarkez]

Down 2 the crossroads, fell down on my knees!

[@enderc1895]

Been using and loving your content for a while keep up the good work my guy, also white room also by cream would be a fun one to do

[@stephencrawford2951]

Yeah, White Room is awesome, especially the outro solo. Would love to see Cocaine too, my fav Clapton solos.

[@epicrising9895]

Yes, White room and Cocaine

[@chadcat420]

I love that vibrato! Very Jimmy Page like and so cool

[@0liver0verson9]

Amazing. Anyone who can pull that off with the same feel as Clapton is a great player!

[@jefftribiano1875]

I cannot compliment you enough on this exquisite replication! I've been viewing Crossroad interpretations on KZbin for many years but there's always some part of it that's not the way Eric Clapton did it. This completely Nails it from beginning to end incredible😊

[@christhacker9450]

Where was KZbin and awesome teachers like Mr. Tabs when I was learning to play a thousand years ago?! Great job!

[@Pedro2706]

I know-it makes me weep!

[@samclemmons5373]

Not to mention the half speed function!

[@Redhairkellytmge]

What an emotional play! man. I feel a deep respect for Eric from you guitar so called like a “The Fool”.

[@es2056]

WOW! Note for note and not one hiccup. Not even Clapton himself could recreate this iconic blues number, but you did! Fantastic.

[@stephencrawford2951]

Beautiful. Still the best on KZbin. Would love to see you do a few Boston covers - More Than A Feeling, Don't Look Back, Long Time, Rock N Roll Band, Hitch A Ride, Peace of Mind. Would love to see your take on them.

[@dtuck1076]

Hitch a Ride has probably my favorite guitar solo!

[@stephencrawford2951]

@@dtuck1076 agreed. It's so melodic and those harmonized guitars are mind-blowing!

[@ExposingEvil_]

Hitch a ride!

[@Cayres9]

Perfection my late fathers fav Cream Guitar 🎸 Solo he literally forced me to learn it perfectly 😂 took me like 6 months practicing in my room to get that solo right 😂 looks easy but Clapton puts a lot of Nuances in his playing .

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Clapton does not read music like most great guitarists but he was born with perfect pitch ✨✨✨🎸✨✨✨🏆

[@DenverChiropractor]

Can you comment about your amp and guitar settings, etc. thanks. Great job!

[@bekzatkhamidolla3176]

I like the way you dressed!! pretty cool, thanks for tabs!!

[@bigglesoftltd9298]

Ha, caught you. Now we know why we never see your face. You ARE Eric Clapton. No other way to play this so convincingly. Great job; just absolutely top of the pack.

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

Absolutely killing it man! Nailed the tone too!

[@rockers2rockers616]

Eric Clapton is a Great Guitarist and song writer! Let us enjoy whilst he is still with us and let him know we Love Him! His interview about kohvid was disturbing and heartbreaking. But he revealed a great deal in that interview. The Man is a King!!

[@MeatSteeple]

Cool effect with the guitar finish!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Spoonful Live / Please ... Excellent Lessons . Robin Trower Next ?

[@cgfftrophilessspursfan9952]

1:44 1:55 2:44 3:10 2:44 3:10

[@LCNSilveri]

Clapton is God

[@castleanthrax1833]

That was a dog peeing on a brick wall. ✌️

[@LCNSilveri]

@@castleanthrax1833 and an old lady looking like 😐

[@castleanthrax1833]

@@LCNSilveri Yes, you know the one. 👍

[@monobrow1983]

Love this one,great to jam too.White room is great too!✌😎🎸

[@tanmaymahesh7548]

OMFG I DECIDED TO LEARN THIS YESTERDAY WHAT ARE THE ODDS 🤯🤯🤯

[@wayynnee]

Awesome man👌. You gotta play Return to Serenity-Testament next!

[@RNFORLAW]

Just outstanding man ! Note for note and that is some really good guitar playing that last solo is crazy. Most people improvise but you have mastered the song my friend.

[@traceyjakubski3650]

I tell u theres not a day i regret getting my ebony SG ..this is why i started studying cream through it ! They are bright sounding les pauls with a thinner body with the same les paul wiring !

[@danamcreynolds9456]

You do it as well as it can be done. Good job. I learned it from a 45 when I was 17. Had to keep lifting the tone arm and setting it back. Wore a white band over the solos! I now have one of the Fool repros.

[@mariomitrovic3899]

Hi dude Really nice one.... as usual Thank you for sharing Let there be rock

[@lgmnowkondo938]

This is up there ....top 5 great guitar songs of all time.

[@3to5andglassy]

Nailed it as usual. Not sure how many people would be interested, but I'd love to see you do Rock Bottom off Strangers in The Night, by UFO. That Michael Schenker solo is a masterpiece and its hasn't been tabbed out on KZbin.

[@clownpocket]

Man, you’re just nailing them all down to a tee. Wow. And with the notation. I’m blown away.

[@jimmyc5498]

You did an awesome job on this

[@fiestapais]

Your channel is pure gold

[@analogman9697]

Great job with the playing and the psychedelic SG graphics!

[@danielkent2566]

Wow, I've always wanted to learn the correct way to play the 2nd solo. Thank you for doing this and great job!

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

That second solo is tricky. You are not alone in only learning the first one!

[@mongolmcphee7791]

What a song. Struggled with this on and off for years. Will get in to it now. Thanks mate. Greta threads too!

[@ijbicycle]

Dude!! That is awesome! You made my heart all joyful inside! Thank you!

[@GabrielRFM]

What does mean accel in 00:18 and rall in 02:58?

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Those are tempo increases.

[@GabrielRFM]

@@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons oh thanks!

[@castleanthrax1833]

Check out some music terminology. You'll be better for it.

[@kurtklein2583]

Glad to see the tab added for the parts between the solos-usually the instructions for this ignore that

[@plaidman67]

This is excellent in every possible way. Great production, excellent and accurate tabbing, playing and you've nailed the tone! Fantastic! Cheers! 🤘

[@shoemymymymy5228]

Daaasss what im talking about Learning the song from one of the best guitar youtubers and mentors

[@kfliegner]

Fantastic job!

[@mattevans060972]

Once again, mastering a famous tune of a Master.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Fantastic

[@10_a_see]

You did awesome on the bass part too.

[@NightFFA]

I’ve been learning this the last two days then bam prayers answered thank you 😁

[@cristian_0055]

Love it! Can you do some Scorpions?

[@MaxQuagmire-u3r]

I like seeing the tab with this, this is the first songs recommended in my method book. :D

[@VisionYpensamiento]

Thanks for this!! AMAZING!!

[@rogernevin7461]

One of my favourite Cream Tracks, Eric at his brilliant best ! and you Sir nailed it note perfect ! Brilliant. Robert Johnson arr. Eric Clapton.

[@hjmmjh4566]

Outstanding! 👍

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Glad you liked it!

[@harperbros.4355]

good job you're really good at guitar keep at it

[@hesedchristianconda3479]

Is the sg a green screen? Cause it looks rlly cool

[@colink4823]

Great cover, totally note perfect

[@umiy3]

カッコイイ！😱😱😱

[@Opooolar]

saved my day

[@johnegan4762]

Great video. Thank you. Look at that SG!

[@kingoftheworld4797]

If that's the case. Maybe a complete analysis of the duel from the movie "Crossroads"? 😁

[@stevenquing3228]

YES PLEASE FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT. But he could leave out Eugene’s trick bag there are like a million videos already. But not even one for the duel.

[@creativestudio4873]

Great song to do. To me one of the handful of songs that can be done as a instrumental and sound as good as with vocals. Great Job!!!

[@quinetastic]

WOW! 🤘Thanks very much for posting this🤘I have a new appreciation for *Clapton* because of your excellent playing

[@joeflynn2514]

Il have great fun learning that love that song

[@-LyleLanley-]

I was just thinking of this song a couple of hours ago and I come check out KZbin and here it is. Crazy.

[@CasuallyJapan]

For a second I thought you actually bought “The Fool” SG 😂

[@WV591]

Projecting a virtual psychedelic paint job on SG, nice touch

[@memphismedicine1638]

How long does it take you to learn a song like this? And do you have any advice that can speed up the learning process?

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

One of those songs you have to know to call yourself a guitarist. Evh knew it, so did srv, thanks for helping me learn it too.

[@toasterboy708]

Love it. One of the best yet

[@mikhaildelacruz2155]

The great Eric Clapton in '66. Can you do more 60s-70s rock/metal/punk songs. I mean, can you do Blitzkrieg Bop?

[@mikhaildelacruz2155]

Woah! I received a heart from Mr. Tabs?! Wow! Thank you Mr. Tabs. You inspired me to play guitar and now I'm watching your videos and learning it. Thank you.

[@mikhaildelacruz2155]

And greetings from Philippines. 🇵🇭

[@castleanthrax1833]

The Ramones rock man. ✌️

[@michaelmcdonald1988]

Thanks. But, now I feel like just packing the guitars up and selling them. Seeing your rendition of Crossroads played at almost 200 BPM is just frankly mind blowing. This is the first time Ive seen Crossroads played. Ive heard it many many times, but the experience of seeing how Clapton likely played it that night at the (Filmore West?). Nice of you to tab it out, but doubt I'll live long enough to learn it, play it, then play it up to speed. Awesome. And thanks. You ever play the 1970 Derek and the Dominoes slow version? I'm working on that one now.....because it is slow!

[@Guest-jp3jl]

Playing aside, that is the coolest guitar I’ve literally ever seen

[@Lally3256]

Many thanks, more blues tunes would be great thanks again

[@smudgetherealmc]

One word - excellent!

[@freditowolf]

Awesome, could you can do toto falling in between please

[@douglascarnes9442]

MR> TAB

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Genius!

[@raywt3237]

Ok, what the hell is going on with your guitar - I think I'm tripping

[@stugotz28]

Great job on this. Gonna have fun with this one.

[@thelolguy007]

Clapton Is God, still

[@ニーワー]

Nice groove 👌

[@kuitaristi3003]

You did that body paint with green screen? It moves so that's why i asked :) Awesome work again!

[@dantetalker2549]

That guitar is the best thing I’ve ever seen

[@andycarter3324]

Thank you for that. Love the channel, keep up the good work.

[@DrRaynbow]

i appreciate the work you put into these videos my guy

[@beatzep375]

Cool costume and guitar (the fool guitar) 60s , psychedelic style, Clapton one of the greatest guitarist of all time

[@flowouff]

masterpiece cover. Well done!

[@Souledzeal]

NICE

[@Valteim]

My lovely Cream's cover

[@rynhxxx]

Cool guitar, great playing 👌

[@samright4661]

Adrian Smith from Iron Maiden does a killer job on this song

[@marcelbr815]

Gotta see that

[@claudioalmonti4667]

Superb job.. Perfect

[@Schmeckler465]

I would love to see some old blues ones like son house, charley patton and robert johnson. Best channel out here!

[@cerrito7806]

this is awesome, you even put Clapton's errors in this LOL!

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Well done spotting that. You're correct!

[@philibowey4809]

Absolute belter of a tune 👌