What I've Learned From Eric Clapton

[@barrysallows1777]

very good!

[@josephmittiga2373]

Only just discovered this channel and I really like this dude, he knows his stuff.

[@_RLP]

Welcome. Mike is a great player/teacher and a stand-up guy. Hope you stick around and learn as much as we did throughout the years. Cheers

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Aww great to hear Joey! And thank you Ricardo, really appreciate it.

[@MetalMan1969]

I have learnt so much from Mike Bradley, Andy Crowley and Sam Bell. I feel so lucky I'm learning from the best. I'm nearly 3 years learning and I haven't missed one day doing 1 hour or more 7 days a week. Im determined to become a professional guitarist and don't care how many years it takes. Put the effort and focus in you'll get to where you want. Ty Mike Bradley

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Aww.. truly means a lot!

[@TheOnlineBusker]

Even though I know I'll never play like that, in ten years I'm gonna put up a video called "what I've learned from Mike Bradley" :) You're the business Mike!

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Aww you sweetheart. I would love that! 😀

[@cgavin1]

You can absolutely play like that! Its the most basic of basic blues pentatonic. Clapton didn't really do much else. In his own words too. 1-2 years of practice tops. If you are already technically OK but just never really learned scales, 6 months!

[@TheOnlineBusker]

@@cgavin1 Thanks! yeah I pretty much know the pentatonic inside out, maybe I'll give this a go!

[@cgavin1]

@@TheOnlineBusker Its the same old thing: if you have a real passion for somethng you learn much faster than if its just a passing interest. You can still get there, just takes years as opoosed to months. :) Those old bluesmen were obsessed with the old masters. They learned from records, ear trained themselves and played live and jammed every night of the week. Its pretty hard for someone who isn't really talented or dedicted to get that good now. The internet knowledgebase really helps though!

[@TheOnlineBusker]

wozzlepop Been playin 20 years, used to be real dedicated yeah, haha not so much now

[@tombowater2589]

Eric Clapton is a hero of mine and my favourite guitarist, was the reason i picked up a guitar. Vid is a tribute to the man. Nice Job bud 👍

[@5150show]

Awesome thank you

[@Buc27blount]

Great Video, Mike. Eric Clapton is a huge influence on me learning to play guitar. The first time I saw him perform, I pledged that I was going to get better playing. I never tried to be great, but I did get better. Learning how to play has made me appreciate what great guitarists like you and Eric can do. I told a friend once, " Everything above the 12th fret belongs to Eric Clapton."

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Haha.. I like that saying, I may have to use that. 😀👌

[@CARBr6]

Dude! Crossroads is my go to tune. The first solo I ever learnt.

[@GGSpeedruns]

Well done you know your stuff.

[@paraffincity4813]

Great to hear your insights Mike! Also... EC's set at Knebworth 1990 wearing a pink suit and him trading solos with Mark Knopfler on the same stage is just some of the most deluxe electric guitar playing you will ever hear! Including snapping a string mid solo! Then Pink Floyd almost getting blown off the stage by a storm topping off the end of the show... What a day!

[@derekiseric]

Most Clapton lead licks can be found on Live Cream volume 2. Steppin Out is 12 or 14 minutes. Originally mislabeled as Hideaway. Worth a listen !

[@delhurworth6001]

Class Mike,love your playing 🎸

[@_RLP]

Great one, Mike. You always rock out when you pick up the 345. Could you do a lesson on 'If I Changed The world'? I really dig that progression... Cheers

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Cheers buddy, will see what I can do.

[@robsummers8344]

Nice one Mike - so glad you are a fan of Eric, the intensity of his playing is something to behold, especially that Cream stuff ✌🏻🎸👍🏼

[@johnnywas1127]

Class vid pal, love cream era clapton!! Raw

[@charlieisamonster]

Great video Mike. Really enjoyed that. Thank you

[@mateos4685]

awesome lesson! very helpful ! ...obviously I need to work on those licks and study them carefully! many thanks again!

[@Joe_whatuknow]

Great lesson an insight Mike! I love this series and always look forward to them, the longer vids I normally gotta wait to carve out some time on the weekend to watch! Can't wait for the next one!

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Thank you Joe, appreciate it.

[@jimmyhalvardsson1489]

You forgot Claptons famous "floating guitar vibrato" technique! He uses this a lot with his index finger.

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Very true, tbh there’s so much more I could of said! Haha maybe a part 2 will have to be done 😊

[@jimmyhalvardsson1489]

@@MikeBradleyofficial Good video anyway👍

[@sharonbradley1030]

You make it look so easy!! Loved this xxxxx

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Aww thanks Mumsie, it’s all smoke and mirrors really! 😊😜

[@germanlopez4000]

Awesome vid Mike, also one of his Cream things was what he called "the woman tone"

[@edwardjons8684]

I’ve been trying to figure out why everything looks so much better... it’s the green wall. Looks awesome. Oh, and your playing here is spot on. I got into Clapton in the 80s, which still feels like the ‘late’ Clapton era to me, but it was always the Cream era playing that first came to mind when I thought about his playing. But yeah, Journeyman comes pretty close - I used to jam endlessly over Before You Accuse Me. Favourite Clapton album: 461 Ocean Boulevard - for me ‘Steady Rolling Man’ is probably his best recording as a band leader and singer. The groove on that album is irrepressible.

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Cheers buddy. Yes the darker colour Definitley helps. I agree Journeyman is an amazing album. Fantastic songs on there.

[@Michaelcollins24]

Hey mike You completely nailed the crossroads solo at the beginning of the video. I love the whole video and I got my first drum kit from Bells music and I saw Clapton in Hyde park in 1996.

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Thanks so much MIchael, of course you’re from the same area as me. I wish Bells was there still. I only went in there once when I was 12, so my memory of it is that it was a palace! Haha

[@Michaelcollins24]

Mike Bradley Hey Mike I wish bells music was still there as well, I had several drum lessons there and went to a few drum clinics there. I got to know the manager quite well and it was such a great place where I got to meet lots of different drummers and guitarists that would always be in there.

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Sounds like a different world now doesn’t it. :(

[@Michaelcollins24]

Mike Bradley yeah it is definitely a different world now

[@whiskersb5296]

Great video. I think it’s fashionable for lots of guys to ignore Clapton and focus on more obscure players, but he’s The Godfather. At least he’s the second generation British godfather.

[@thomaswoodcock6017]

Love this video could you possibly do one on jimi hendrix

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Oh I’m sure I will! 😊

[@enricosenno7767]

He sure wasn't called God for nothing...hes the reason why i picked up a Guitar as a kid ...great vid!

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

This was my favorite out of the 3 in the series so far...maybe because I'm more familiar with Clapton's music and love the blues so much, not that I don't love Jazz too, and really enjoyed both the Clayton and Ford episodes, but I'll probably learn more from the Robben Ford episode once I go back over that...those bends, etc...but what I'm really hoping for is an episode I'm sure must be in the making....yes...George Harrison!!!!

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Lovely to hear!.. oh George, my favourite Beatle! 😊 I’m sure something will be done!

[@timmo1782]

Never known anyone to look so different in every photo/video as Clapton! Most strange (brew). Great insights though Mike, once you first throw the major 3rd into minor, it's hard to resist it ! Random thought, opinion on Frank Zappa? For someone so strikingly original, he doesn't seem to get much KZbin time from guitarists. Maybe as he's so 'out there' it's hard to get over what he's doing? Would love to see analysis of him. Thanks again, great video.

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

I know, it fascinates me how much his look changed back then. Plus when he was 23 he looked 43! Haha I hear you about Frank Zappa, and I’m ashamed I have never really listened to any of his music. I really must change this!

[@timmo1782]

@@MikeBradleyofficial look up Chunga's Revenge, Paris 1980.. that solo blows my mind every time. Or Watermelon in Easter Hay is another classic. Enjoy :)

[@neel_mass3y]

Can u do a what I’ve learned from slash

[@austincoyne1007]

Don’t know how I got here so early.. Hi Mike!

[@edwardjons8684]

I think the compelling thing about the Tears In Heaven changes is precisely the counterpoint you are emphasising. It’s all over Joe Pass and JS Bach... keeps you moving through the changes with a relentless stride. Playing Tears In Heaven even feels like playing Bach.

[@starmanoretorno]

11:40. 7:35. 10:23. 11:11. 11:45. 11:48

[@blackmane1999]

Mike, when are u releasing your album m8!?

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Thanks for asking. I would like to record some new music this year if I can. 🤞🏼 If you haven’t done so yet, do check out my previous 2 EP’s, The Devils On My Side & This Is What I Have To Say. They are on iTunes, Spotify etc and CD’s available through my website. 😊

[@blackmane1999]

Mike Bradley Daym! So excited!

[@joestoddart2870]

Mike, any chance you could do a what I've learned from Jimmy Page

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

I’m pretty sure I will! 😊👌

[@Wooburnmusic]

Good video thankyou but you gotta understand that these guys didn't analyse too much, they played from the heart,given that guitar players are a 1000 a penny these days guitar playing is still a great thing to get into but a new thing is required these days, and the trouble is, none of us know what the new thing or direction is. 🎸 Yeh 😊

[@matteobarbera9250]

Please slow down, make a video slowly where you explain how to go through major and minor pentatonic

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Check my guitar lesson playlist I have done a few lessons talking about this subject. This video is all about Clapton. Hope it still helps.

[@justindukes2418]

You’re the next Clapton

[@jamesreeves4600]

Make a part 2, make a video on Les Paul, Legend!

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Funny you should say that! 😉

[@jamesreeves4600]

@@MikeBradleyofficial where in England are you from? Asking due to your accent

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Surrey just outside of London.

[@jamesreeves4600]

@@MikeBradleyofficial Thank you!

[@MP40meatballTR]

Unpopular opinion of mine: Clapton > Hendrix

[@deldia]

In what specially? Certainly not in pushing the sonic boundaries of the electric guitar or putting a show on. Eric is a great singer though. He was also able to adapt to the times which we don’t know if Hendrix could have done.

[@fenderbender3478]

Nomination for worst ever mime kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXvOpZlqlrmBrM0

[@Nasser9]

I am early :)

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

Because you’re one of the cool ones.

[@lennonladroma593]

That woman tone is basically spin off of hendrix's gain effects.