Clapton Example 2

Broadly similar in theme to Ex 1, this idea makes use of the more cutting sound that results from digging in hard with the pick on the thinner, higher strings. This idea morphs from E major pentatonic to minor in bar 3 – an essential feature of all blues playing, at which Clapton is particularly adept. Take your time to choose the most comfortable fingering an Rd Pcheck the video for reference.