Stealing And Simplifying Clapton : Layla Unplugged Guitar Solo Improvisation Lesson

We are going to steal Clapton's Swagger and Slam it Into a Form#1 Pentatonic so you can Rock this solo however you want!
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brilliant moment

[@richardhanly4446]

Dude, god bless your patience. This video is basically a full Master Class on how to improvise over a chord progression. I followed along step by step because this is one of my favorite EC tunes. I can honestly say that my guitar playing has improved, and I think I understand chords and scales a bit better.

[@JKFlaker]

A few years ago I tried to learn some of the solos from the song. I sort of had them but didn’t really think about where the notes were coming from. This was just the lesson I needed to put it all together. 👍🏼. Thanks 🙏

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It seems like there is full of joy in his face when he breaks everything down into parts and explain it. Thanks for the video

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First time commenter here, Been lurking around for a while now watching your videos and just wanted to stop by and thank you because you have really helped me improve my guitar playing a tonne. I was stuck in a rut and not going anywhere, and your videos are the only ones, and i must have watched hundreds on the net so far, your videos are the only ones that actually make any sense to me. I have just bought a few of your downloads from some videos to help support you and give a little something back. These "Stealing and Simplifying" Videos are AMAZING! And would love it if you could continue on with these as i learnt so much from these alone.

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Hey Ian. I want to thank you for being such a great guy and a great teacher. A few months after we spoke I was nearly homeless. I had to sell everything but my bed and my clothes, so my guitars and all of my gear was one of the first things to go. I look forward to every video because you inspire me to keep trying in guitar and life. Thankfully I am in a spot now where I can begin to rebuild. I'm going to get a cheap guitar and a little amp so I can play along with you again. Debating on a beginner pack or a cheap used guitar and get the rest over time. Anyway, thank you for everything you do.

[@jarmentor1731]

I haven’t watched this in a while. Your lessons have started to sink in. I wax really able to apply knowledge and skill (from the stitch method) to really make this work! Also. There is a 1/2 hour backing track loop of this song on KZbin. Not sure about the etiquette of posting another KZbinrs link in your feed, so I didn’t. But it’s out there. As always, thanks Ian.

[@ericrichardson6793]

Fella, you have shown me in twenty minutes what I've unsuccessfully fooled around with forever !! So good, thank you

[@marcin201]

Great tutorial. Breaking it down and staying in the first position really helps to work on the concepts

[@StichMethodGuitar]

I made a simple chart that includes the Pentatonic Box, The Blues Scale Box, The Chord Arpeggios as discussed, and The Double Stops for this song on the 10th fret in a Form#1 Pentatonic for anyone who would like a visual aid. Rock on and get it here for $1.49 bit.ly/2RmcmSb Immediate Download and Emailed Right to You. Also!, You can watch the live review right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6rUoIOtr9BsrM0 , Make sure to click the live chat button so you can watch everybody interacting. Rock on

[@farmdogmusic2365]

Great quote create your own solo by stealing ideas

[@pridgenwatkins2867]

I want to thank you along with all the notes of appreciation here. This timeless piece of music can now be played by most pickers at all levels. That's the mark of a great lesson!!!!

[@prskolnick]

amazing tutorial. You make it so easy to understand in an inspiring way.

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Perfectly timed! I'm thinking on my way home from work this morning that I should learn this song. Get up from a rather long nap and look what Stitch has done :-) You're a good man

[@braveheart4603]

Great video my man. You manage to explain the how and why Eric hits certain notes without totally overwhelming us with music theory. This lesson was just what I was needing with exactly the right context. Thank you brother.

[@jeffreysturgill7668]

I was taught the pentatonic scale 50 years ago but never figured out how to utilize it. I just used the major scale and played the simple melody. This lesson was really helpful in understanding how to use it. I still got alot to figure out though to plug it in. But thank you

[@garywg9]

Come home to the root, 4 words, that opened up a whole new vista for me. Thanks Stitch 1st time watching, definately subscribing.

[@DebErney]

Pentatonic scale is gold. A must for every guitar player. Great explanation, how to.

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Great music lesson, in its broader meaning. Thank you so much

[@markcorliss3059]

Great lesson Mr. I've diagnosed my favorite songs off the unplugged album and Layla is one of the songs I addressed. You cleared up quite a bit. Thanx

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Great Lesson!! appreciate the insight mixed with the underlying theory to help see it, understand it, then watch you provide the practical application quickly to what you just taught. Very Valuable. thx

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One of the best lessons Herr.

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Fantastic lesson. You really differentiate yourself as a teacher by answering the questions WHY things are played. Love that you make mistakes and your sense of humor and style are sooooo engaging. Many thanks.

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Stich this video is awsome.Easy to understand.Not to much talking.Very informative.Thank you .God bless

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[@theresewalters1696]

Exactly what I need to hear. The pentatonic scale is evident but the beauty is the motif and additional notes from the chords. It is one of my favorite songs by Clapton. Thanks for showing me how to go a bit beyond the scales to form a wonderful melody. This is a sticking point for me right now. You just gave me hope to conquer my dry performance.

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Pure class I get it when I am shown but would not have sussed it myself in a thousand years thankyou a brilliant teacher

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Were layering a cupcake of Clapton...Coolest words ever said!!!

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[@wallacenock7423]

Hey Ian i am blown away with this amazing class. I have been playing guitar for years and really classify myself as a hit and miss player using a looper and backing tracks and have never found a guitar tutor to explain this as simply as you have. I am in i want all the teaching i can get, super excited. I have played this Layla song over and over and tried to copy his style but i gave up eventually. You have made it come to light. Thank you. Now i need the same for his song before you cause me.

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I’ll be going live tonight on YT at 7:30 est to answer questions about the vid.... rock on and thanks for enjoying!

[@gjensen500]

Thanks Stich. That was a great lesson. I will definitely learn my penatonic scales and putting them to good use with Clapton's song. Mixing minor and blue notes really adds to the song. Thanks So Much. New Subscriber.

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Why is it that people who are best at what they do are always the most humble ones! thanks for the brilliant lesson

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Eric's the man, thanks so much. I always wonder if these legends know this stuff or if they just play what sounds good to their ears. Eric is my all time favorite.

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[@chunga1958]

Very nice breakdown. Explained very well and gave me some new things to work on. Thanks

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Thanks Camron!

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[@l4chl4nb]

Excellent lesson that can be applied to pretty much any rock/blues song and beyond... One thing I learned specifically is how to add chord tones to a solo, at least as a starting point for this technique. I've heard about it and can definitely hear it being used in songs to make a solo sound unique and custom fit to the song, but it seemed overwhelming to apply. Again i'm sure there are a million ways to use them, but simply hitting a single chord tone (outside of the key pentatonic) right at the chord change is very easy to understand and apply, and for the listener it does the job of making the solo sound awesome and not just like going up and down the pentatonic. Thanks for that!!

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Thank you so much. These improv techniques are great. Return to the root note!!! I get it finally.

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Ian This just turned on a switch in my head And I saw the light Great way of explaining of how to build on the pentatonic without leaving home base Keep up the good work John

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Stealing and simplifying - "Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own." - Bruce Lee. You have transformed the abstract to the tangible. Bruce Lee would have been proud of you.

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[@markcerretani1978]

Such a great - wonderful lesson. To think all of those notes from a classic song with just the form 1 pentatonic. You've gained a subscriber. Thank you!

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superb break down