Before You Accuse Me Guitar Solo Lesson (Eric Clapton Unplugged)

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Before You Accuse Me Eric Clapton Guitar Solo Lesson
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The primary scale you would want to use to solo over “Before You Accuse Me” would be the E minor blues scale.
This scale adds that characteristic "bluesy" sound to your guitar solos and melodies.
In this scale you'll find the following notes:
E (root)
G (minor third)
A (fourth)
Bb (flat fifth, often called the "blue note" in the blues context)
B (fifth)
D (minor seventh)
E (octave)
Here are five basic tips you can use to help you get started with playing lead using the blues scale:
Tip 1: Learn the Scale and Variations:
Practice playing the blues scale in different positions and across the fretboard to become comfortable with the variations and patterns.
Tip 2: Listen to Blues Music:
Listening to blues music is crucial for understanding the phrasing, timing, and feel of blues improvisation. Pay attention to how blues guitarists bend notes, slide, and use vibrato to add expression to their playing.
Study the solos of blues legends like B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Eric Clapton to gain insights into their improvisational techniques.
Tip 3: Practice Call and Response:
Blues music often features call and response patterns, where a musical phrase is followed by a response or answer. Practice creating your own call and response phrases when improvising.
Try playing a short phrase and then responding to it with another phrase that complements or contrasts with the first one.
Tip 4: Experiment with Dynamics and Timing:
Blues is not just about the notes you play but also how you play them.
Experiment with dynamics (volume) and timing (rhythmic variations) to add emotion and depth to your improvisation.
Use techniques like staccato (short, separated notes) and legato (smooth, connected notes) to create contrast in your playing.
Tip 5: Use Bending and Vibrato:
Bending notes is a hallmark of blues guitar playing. Practice bending the notes within the blues scale to achieve an expressive, vocal-like quality in your solos.
Vibrato (a subtle, regular fluctuation in pitch) is another essential technique. Develop control over your vibrato to infuse your notes with character and feeling.
Remember that improvisation is about expressing yourself, so don't be afraid to make mistakes or explore different sounds.
As you gain more experience, your improvisational skills will improve, and you'll develop your own unique style within the blues genre.
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Great!! Thank you!!!

[@nopnj]

Thanks Jon. This really refines some of my habits. You have a talent for teaching.

[@jimw6531]

So much fun to play this song. really appreciate the detail of the 🎸🎸🎸Advanced lessons to help make it happen. So helpful in developing technique. You are helping to keep some of the Delta style alive and passing it along. big EC fan too. more please!! 👍🎸

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MERCI +++ from France !!!

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Awesome video. Already one of my all time favorites

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one of my favorites

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Fantastic playing 👍

[@Addicted2Guitar]

That is some great finger style.

[@rjjen1696]

smooth - great directions - thank you

[@jonmaclennan]

You're welcome. Glad to help rjjen!

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Merci

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