The greatest guitar solo of it's time, it had everything, even Hendrix was mesmerised by Cream. The interesting thing about this solo is if you learn to play it, it will teach you everything you can do on a guitar (apart from tapping and whammy bar techniques). It will teach you double stops, double bends, slides, hammer ons, pull offs, vibrato etc. I also believe this is the most complete solo Clapton ever performed, it's melodic, intense, fast, accurate, and had every single thing in it Clapton knew how to do at the time.Tim pays a nice homage to Clapton at the end of the solo, but Claptons end solo is incredible!
Hi Tim I grew up with Clapton and have always been a big fan, but I have to say your solo was absolutely superb , and what I love is you can see by your face you are really enjoying yourself. You are truly a great player all the best to you from the UK!
Okay Tim, my guitar's in pieces having been thrown out the window, so what's next? I would run out of superlatives describing your demonstration of how to out Clapton the big 'E' but the greatest compliment I could give is how you really put yourself and joy into playing. There is a sublime love in there for what you do and that's what separates you from we lesser mortals who have enough problems simply getting the notes right never mind putting those subtle bends and beautiful, expressive tonality in with but a thought. The smile as you come down that blinding half blues, half country run before flying back up to the 12th fret is worth a thousand words. Thank you for being who you are. I have taken the liberty of looping your piece 4 times into a 6 minute track if that's okay although without the smile it isn't quite the same! Put that on a CD and I'd buy it like a shot. The sheer exuberance of your playing is a wonder to behold and an inspiration to so many. Thank you for being who you are.
I’m kind of a Hendrix disciple but I know how much Jimi loved EC. Having listened more to Clapton recently I have realized just why they once wrote “Clapton is God.” This is certainly excellent musicianship and it happens to be my favorite Cream/Clapton song to play.
basic stuff here with Clapton not Tim .Tim plays it better than clapton . Page Hendrix Beck ..Eric is not even the top 5. even he knew that , that god stuff was embarrassing for him. enjoy the music .
That was always one of my favorite Clapton songs. Truly, with so many to choose from it's hard to pick one. Anyway, this guy nails it and I have a whole new appreciation for EC. Good job 👍
U r really such a good teacher and player! Few are able to be both at the same time, but you are definitely one of the exceptions! I love all your session work! Thank you for being such an inspiration and motivation! Greetings from Singapore!
Wow, did this ever take me back to the 70s, my bar-band days when we'd play the sh!t out of this and many other tunes of this era every night, six nights a week. Rock on!
Tim is the gold standard of guitar tutorials. Out of the gate, he draws you in with his seamless playing. Then he breaks it down, methodically, patiently; and with his infectious joy for playing.
It is is humble in his genius that works my heart and soul. Natural musicians like Lord Pierce were ALWAYS my heroes- because despite my serious conservatory and university music lessons- natural musicians like Lord Pierce and the love in their ears and hearts trumped my academic music training… amen.
Tim - You are the Best! I found you, or was made aware of your existence thanks to our friend Rick Beato. Thank you, RB! Man, every time I click on another video tutorial / Jam...damn fun...I am blown away! You Da man! Thx, MSL
Before I knew it, you have become one of my guitar heroes as well as clapton!! and I have been watching you from Japan almost everyday!! thank you Tim!!
Wow! The solo is more precise and cleaner than the original...great job man. That's what I love about Richie Blackmore....his notes was always clean I think. Again great job man!
God bless you for doing this channel Tim. Love everything about it. Love your attention to detail and easy teaching style. Just great to watch you play.
You are one hell of a great guitar player and teacher. More power to you. That part you said you used to play the ending riff, is exactly the way I do- until I saw what you showed patiently in this video. Thank you very much.
Tim your really rockin. Kind of grateful to ya. You figured out the later solos. Many moons ago I figured out the first solo, like 2nd fret where he starts on the E, so now I’ve got the whole Tamales. And I always thought in the intro he was fingerpicking that D7, but sounds like it w your pick, ya know, one is never sure when pulling off vinyl. Never saw Clapton ever play this. I love going back and comparing the originals to. I never knew whoRobert Johnson was when I was 18 but knew The Cream and Clapton. Knew of Elmore James because the Beatles Let it be, they said something.But now I really go back and listen to the oldies and compare. I appreciate the variations. Music is a time and a place. Have a Good New Year.
tim,I have followed you for years,as always you are delivering the best videos and guitar instruction out there.you explain and teach better than anyone I have ever seen,i no my opinion isn't much,but I think you are the number one studio and all around guitar player out there.please keep doing what doing with these videos,I have only heard a few tracks from your guitarland cd,i don't have a copy,but a seed for thought,a man of your God given talents,another cd of your latest ideals put into a project for all of us tim pierce fans would be a good thing.just a thought,God bless
Tim: My friend/guitar teacher (Albert Hurtado) turned me on to your playing and incredible skill level. You are truly inspirational and I look forward to learning A LOT from watching your channel and seeing her newsletter. Cheers!
Tim, you play with such skill and pleasure it makes me feel the electric guitar is the best thing humankind has ever invented. (Well, in fact it is) You rule! Now I think I have to do some (a lot of) practice...
To answer my own question after looking up the tab. The first note on the open A string is the first beat of the first bar. At the end of the first bar is the bend on the 3rd fret A string ( C note) which is on the 4 "and" beat, or 4+, or off beat.
Tim, thanks for sharing your talent! I am learning so much from you. Just signed up for the extra licks, gonna work my way through them. Thanks again, you're an amazing teacher.
Love just listening to you play Tim, the lessons are great and I love learning them but sometimes it's just so cool just watching you play, you look like you are have so much fun and you play so naturally, it's so great. Thanks for what you do for us all Tim! -buddy
Inspirational! Thank you so much for this - it's really superb playing and tutorial, which you have demonstrated brilliantly. A very helpful break down of the riffs. (I think I need to go grab my Strat!). Cheers
Been playing guitar, (self taught) for 45+ yrs. Still enjoy playing. Always a Good day, or rather a Better day when I pick up something new that enhances my vocabulary. My vocabulary Most times is enhanced after watching one of Tim's TH-cam videos. Thanks a bunch Tim!
I kind of do a D7 style hendrix chord on the 5th fret A string with the pinky on the B string 7th fret . But hard to grab the C note . But I'm just a Hack at Blues , lol , Thanks Tim for Teaching the correct way .
Very late to the party I know, but that was pretty damn good mate. Came here for a bit of a laugh, but was proven wrong. Will be watching [and learning from] you again. Subscribed.
So fun lesson, very well done and explained. Thanks for another excellent video Tim. I bought the Hal Leonard's Cream book a couple of months ago, so it's time to grab it and to go along with this amazing lesson. Thank you!!!!
Is there a moment when you were learning guitar, that your teacher or someone pointed out something that you were doing wrong, like how you were holding your pick, etc..that changed everything? I watch these and of course say "wow" like 99.9% of everyone else, but watching you teach makes things not only attainable, but much less frustrating...live forever! eagerly awaiting any material from you! thanks millions! Rich...Detroit.
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The greatest guitar solo of it's time, it had everything, even Hendrix was mesmerised by Cream. The interesting thing about this solo is if you learn to play it, it will teach you everything you can do on a guitar (apart from tapping and whammy bar techniques). It will teach you double stops, double bends, slides, hammer ons, pull offs, vibrato etc. I also believe this is the most complete solo Clapton ever performed, it's melodic, intense, fast, accurate, and had every single thing in it Clapton knew how to do at the time.Tim pays a nice homage to Clapton at the end of the solo, but Claptons end solo is incredible!
The weird thing is that Clapton didn’t like it. He said he screwed up the timing a couple of times. I agree with you though!
Actually Clapton was mesmerized by Jimi. Never the other way around. All pentatonic.ala 90% of Clapton.
@@jimkostan9932 Jimi was humble and respected his peers, you can find the interviews
@@jimkostan9932 Nonsense. Jimi spoke for himself.
I just think this gentleman is a very very great guitarist and seems to teach extremely well.Respect Sir.
every other teacher of this song plays it half assed and wrong , except you Tim. Awesome !
Hi Tim I grew up with Clapton and have always been a big fan, but I have to say your solo was absolutely superb , and what I love is you can see by your face you are really enjoying yourself. You are truly a great player all the best to you from the UK!
Tim, you're turning into a national treasure mate. Namaste x.
these 60's classics are some of the best ever !
Yes! :) #crossroads
LOVE how you're always smiling in your videos Tim, can tell you love playing, and it makes the video a joy to watch and learn from! Don't stop :)
Jake Gill Thanks Jake! :) #crossroads
Tim - you are an amazingly gifted player and teacher
Masterful lesson and teaching. I have ALWAYS loved the "3 phrase" D7 part of this rhythm and the "skip" feel - you articulated this very well.
Tim you are the best!! Greetings from the Canary Islands.
Okay Tim, my guitar's in pieces having been thrown out the window, so what's next? I would run out of superlatives describing your demonstration of how to out Clapton the big 'E' but the greatest compliment I could give is how you really put yourself and joy into playing. There is a sublime love in there for what you do and that's what separates you from we lesser mortals who have enough problems simply getting the notes right never mind putting those subtle bends and beautiful, expressive tonality in with but a thought. The smile as you come down that blinding half blues, half country run before flying back up to the 12th fret is worth a thousand words. Thank you for being who you are. I have taken the liberty of looping your piece 4 times into a 6 minute track if that's okay although without the smile it isn't quite the same! Put that on a CD and I'd buy it like a shot. The sheer exuberance of your playing is a wonder to behold and an inspiration to so many. Thank you for being who you are.
That solo itself may have been one of the best I've seen. Thank you Tim.
Thirteen minute's and twenty two seconds of Gold 🥇😃🎵🎸
What a shame you really don't enjoy what you're doing :-) thanks for showing and teaching us so much!!
I’m kind of a Hendrix disciple but I know how much Jimi loved EC. Having listened more to Clapton recently I have realized just why they once wrote “Clapton is God.” This is certainly excellent musicianship and it happens to be my favorite Cream/Clapton song to play.
basic stuff here with Clapton not Tim .Tim plays it better than clapton . Page Hendrix Beck ..Eric is not even the top 5. even he knew that , that god stuff was embarrassing for him. enjoy the music .
Thank you for the lesson. Knowing that certain passages are tricky even for a great player is inspiring.
Wingo Chambers Thanks for subscribing Wingo! :) #crossroads
That was always one of my favorite Clapton songs. Truly, with so many to choose from it's hard to pick one.
Anyway, this guy nails it and I have a whole new appreciation for EC.
Good job 👍
Man you were born to perform
U r really such a good teacher and player! Few are able to be both at the same time, but you are definitely one of the exceptions! I love all your session work! Thank you for being such an inspiration and motivation! Greetings from Singapore!
Joseph Chong Thanks for subscribing Joseph! :) #crossroads
Even the pros study the hell out of the classics. Thank you Tim.
Wow, did this ever take me back to the 70s, my bar-band days when we'd play the sh!t out of this and many other tunes of this era every night, six nights a week. Rock on!
everything beautiful... the choice of the song, the sound, the guitar, the joy in your face playing... great inspiration 🍀🍀🍀
Tim is the gold standard of guitar tutorials. Out of the gate, he draws you in with his seamless playing. Then he breaks it down, methodically, patiently; and with his infectious joy for playing.
Ah Men... 😎🤟
It is is humble in his genius that works my heart and soul. Natural musicians like Lord Pierce were ALWAYS my heroes- because despite my serious conservatory and university music lessons- natural musicians like Lord Pierce and the love in their ears and hearts trumped my academic music training… amen.
@@fullwaverecked ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Dead on ! No way to say it better . Always soulful playing by Tim as shown by that broad deep smile when he cuts loose
Agreed!
tim you rule that solo was insane
Tim, This is Just AWESOME Man, You are the Best, Cheers, Cousin Figel
Great chops, simple to follow, and well explained... thank you Sir Tim!
Thank you for this helpful lesson, Tim!
Tim - You are the Best! I found you, or was made aware of your existence thanks to our friend Rick Beato. Thank you, RB! Man, every time I click on another video tutorial / Jam...damn fun...I am blown away! You Da man! Thx, MSL
Thank you Mr. Pierce ✊🏼❤️🎸 .. with a Little help from Tim... and, yes i can 😉❤️
Noticed that sound city head..... one of the best amps I've played
Before I knew it, you have become one of my guitar heroes as well as clapton!! and I have been watching you from Japan almost everyday!! thank you Tim!!
vaiosayjay Thank you!! :)
#crossroads #cream
Great instruction!! Watching this cover tells the whole story why you are so great, why people want you on their records!
right on ....this is the stuff Tim
Marc Dhont Thanks Marc! #crossroads
I so much enjoy watching your videos. You play with such fluidity and joy that your music is outstanding. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Nice to see someone play the thing they're going to teach first up. So many don't. Great playing and an excellent tutorial.
Tim, your such an awesome player, I could sit and listen to you all day! Keep making your Videos, really enjoy them
Russ Anguish Will o thanks :) #crossroads
That's F-----ing GOOD Brother.
Keep rockin' Tim; you truly are an inspiration .....
Wow! The solo is more precise and cleaner than the original...great job man. That's what I love about Richie Blackmore....his notes was always clean I think. Again great job man!
God bless you for doing this channel Tim. Love everything about it. Love your attention to detail and easy teaching style. Just great to watch you play.
Tony Lee Glenn Thanks Tony! :) #crossroads
Wow, I think this is the best version of crossroads that I've ever heard! Good job! Well done!
Dude,you are just flippin amazing…no two ways about it…damn!
Lovely guitar! Lovely tone. Superior planning.
That tone jumped out at me immediately!! Damn that was amazing!
You are one hell of a great guitar player and teacher. More power to you. That part you said you used to play the ending riff, is exactly the way I do- until I saw what you showed patiently in this video. Thank you very much.
Tim your really rockin. Kind of grateful to ya. You figured out the later solos. Many moons ago I figured out the first solo, like 2nd fret where he starts on the E, so now I’ve got the whole Tamales. And I always thought in the intro he was fingerpicking that D7, but sounds like it w your pick, ya know, one is never sure when pulling off vinyl. Never saw Clapton ever play this. I love going back and comparing the originals to. I never knew whoRobert Johnson was when I was 18 but knew The Cream and Clapton. Knew of Elmore James because the Beatles Let it be, they said something.But now I really go back and listen to the oldies and compare. I appreciate the variations. Music is a time and a place. Have a Good New Year.
YOU ROCK. Keep them coming Please.
Todd Glosser More to come thanks Todd! #crossroads
Nice work Tim !!! Man you are smooth.. Thanks.
You're a pro Tim...thanks for this one.
Dave Kelly Thanks Dave! :) #crossroads
I’m...somewhat accomplished. This is kicking my ass. Great instruction.
This grandpa can fucking rock !!!! Holysmokes badass🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love it! Great fire in the playing.
A monster guitarist!!!
Absolutely EPIC!!!
tim,I have followed you for years,as always you are delivering the best videos and guitar instruction out there.you explain and teach better than anyone I have ever seen,i no my opinion isn't much,but I think you are the number one studio and all around guitar player out there.please keep doing what doing with these videos,I have only heard a few tracks from your guitarland cd,i don't have a copy,but a seed for thought,a man of your God given talents,another cd of your latest ideals put into a project for all of us tim pierce fans would be a good thing.just a thought,God bless
tim bailey Thanks Tim for your nice comments! My new CD is the work I am doing now with my videos :) #crossroads
great,please keep up the great work,God bless
Tim, super cool! Thanks for sharing 🖖🤩
awesome man love your playing and nice choice in amps behind you
Killed it great timing
Tim's version of the solo is better than the original.
YEAH ! ILearn this solos ,You Nailed It !
:-D great Lessons
Tim you are class mate!
great lesson!!!!! Your removing my blind spots on the guitar!!!
Tim: My friend/guitar teacher (Albert Hurtado) turned me on to your playing and incredible skill level. You are truly inspirational and I look forward to learning A LOT from watching your channel and seeing her newsletter. Cheers!
Thanks! Love your tutorials
Having lost my "Eric is god" button, I am going to declare "Tim is god".
You know I'm right. Seriously, thanks for your teaching.
***** Thanks for subscribing! #crossroads
Thanks Tim,,,,,,,, Thanks. TIM IS GOD
TheDobroslide :) #crossroads
mammmmmaaaa miaaaa che spettacolo di assolo grande esecuzione sei un mostro uaoh
Tim, you play with such skill and pleasure it makes me feel the electric guitar is the best thing humankind has ever invented. (Well, in fact it is)
You rule!
Now I think I have to do some (a lot of) practice...
Gui Rangel Thanks for subscribing Gui! #crossroads
Practice and great spirit!
3 best: Surfboards, Guitars and guns.
Fricking awesome! Thanks.
Sweet Lord that was good....
Paul Carter Thanks Paul! #crossroads
He is the man.
Brilliant! !!!!!
we all know this , but Tim is one of the best , maybe the best in my opinion , Respect !!!!
Shane from England ....
To answer my own question after looking up the tab. The first note on the open A string is the first beat of the first bar. At the end of the first bar is the bend on the 3rd fret A string ( C note) which is on the 4 "and" beat, or 4+, or off beat.
素晴らしい演奏です❤🎸
Thanks Tim
This is so badass! I just smashed my guitar!
DeadMansPartyFilms Haha thanks! :)
Tim, thanks for sharing your talent! I am learning so much from you. Just signed up for the extra licks, gonna work my way through them. Thanks again, you're an amazing teacher.
Tim you rock Man! Subbed!
If I could play like that..my neighbors would hear it...all the time..
So so good. Great really!
At the end Jack Bruce says,"Eric Clapton, Lead and Vocals". The version released is a live concert recording. Awesome of course of Cream.
I always thought he says “Eric Clapton please above all” for the applause.
Sounds great Tim. great lesson !
Love just listening to you play Tim, the lessons are great and I love learning them but sometimes it's just so cool just watching you play, you look like you are have so much fun and you play so naturally, it's so great. Thanks for what you do for us all Tim! -buddy
Thanks Buddy! #crossroads
That's probably the best TH-cam teaching I've used. No bollocks... Straight to the point! Perfect.
Inspirational! Thank you so much for this - it's really superb playing and tutorial, which you have demonstrated brilliantly. A very helpful break down of the riffs. (I think I need to go grab my Strat!). Cheers
qantasCapt Happy you like it! #crossroads
4:22 your pinky is free there. use it to fret the C. that's what i do
That was an awesome tutorial Tim … loved the way you explain things
best money i have EVER spent is on your master classes.
Been playing guitar, (self taught) for 45+ yrs. Still enjoy playing. Always a Good day, or rather a Better day when I pick up something new that enhances my vocabulary. My vocabulary Most times is enhanced after watching one of Tim's TH-cam videos. Thanks a bunch Tim!
I kind of do a D7 style hendrix chord on the 5th fret A string with the pinky on the B string 7th fret . But hard to grab the C note . But I'm just a Hack at Blues , lol , Thanks Tim for Teaching the correct way .
monster player !!!!!!!
In case Clapton would forget how to play this, you could teach him.
Love it Tim
I can't stop listening to this. Some people are just gifted : )
Very late to the party I know, but that was pretty damn good mate. Came here for a bit of a laugh, but was proven wrong. Will be watching [and learning from] you again. Subscribed.
So fun lesson, very well done and explained. Thanks for another excellent video Tim. I bought the Hal Leonard's Cream book a couple of months ago, so it's time to grab it and to go along with this amazing lesson. Thank you!!!!
7 years ago and this still one of the most badass lessons on TH-cam to this day.
Great playing and Tone..Awsome !
This song is the one that made Clapton a guitar god.
Thankyou Tim :)
Is there a moment when you were learning guitar, that your teacher or someone pointed out something that you were doing wrong, like how you were holding your pick, etc..that changed everything? I watch these and of course say "wow" like 99.9% of everyone else, but watching you teach makes things not only attainable, but much less frustrating...live forever! eagerly awaiting any material from you! thanks millions! Rich...Detroit.