I'm Tore Down Guitar Lesson (Eric Clapton)

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A little while ago I learned a new word:
“Floccinaucinihilipilification.”
It’s basically, the act or habit of estimating something as worthless.
I’ve noticed a lot of intermediate guitar players often view simple blues progressions as being this.
They scoff, “ah huh huh, 3 chords?...simple shuffle?…”
Then dismiss it.
Well, don’t fall for this floccinaucinihilipilification trap.
Mastering the blues is essential to becoming a REAL player.
I’ve learned this from being around legends like Kenny Burrell and some of the greatest LA studio guitar players.
That’s why I don’t stop practicing simple blues progressions
In the quest to become a blues guitar master, there are many tunes we have to learn.
Today I’d like to share with you a fun song that is a must-know blues guitar classic.
It’s perfect for jamming with friends or with a looper pedal at home.
It was originally recorded by Freddie King, but in this post, we’ll talk about Freddie’s version and also Eric Clapton’s.
So grab your guitar and...
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[@Baci302]

Excellent choice.

[@drewdietz2115]

Sweet lesson my man!

[@craigseaborn4222]

Thanks for the free PDF , another great lesson Jon

[@TheSmokedIrises]

Great song. Freddie King was the man. Clapton version is great too 💙

[@rudyurias2630]

Do happen to know Built for Comfort by Howlin' Wolf?

[@Naminorite]

Wouldn't the A string be best served with an up-pick? (rather than all downs)? I'm practicing various ways to play your lesson and that and hybrid options started to creep into my mind while trying to learn this - *Great Lesson and I'm looking forward to being able to play even a fraction as nicely as you've done*

[@lamper2]

At 2:11, could that d note be pulled up & then back a little? wouldn't that sound bitchin' cool? why does that appeal to me? I'm sure there's some theory why.

[@lamper2]

Eric was great on that (now shitty) SNL years ago doing this song on his Blues Album.

[@roberthofsteadter1266]

I thought Clapton was God

[@roberthofsteadter1266]

I thought Clapton was Gid?/