Eric Clapton Licks For Each Pentatonic Position - Blues Rock Guitar Lesson

In this video (TAB linked below,) I'll show you five iconic Eric Clapton licks, one for each of the five pentatonic scale positions. With these licks, you can practice linking all the pentatonic positions and solo up and down the fretboard.
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Guitar: Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster
Amp: Morgan AC20 Deluxe
Table of Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Lick 1
3:07 - Lick 2
4:27 - Lick 3
6:15 - Lick 4
8:30 - Lick 5
10:22 - Connecting Licks
11:06 - Conclusion

[@DanielSchorr]

As someone who has done a ton of Clapton transcriptions, It's very gratifying to come across a "Clapton Licks" video that actual demonstrates an in depth knowledge of the man's style. (Suffice to say there is so much garbage out there). These were very well chosen-phrases that work really well as an introduction for someone looking for a place to start. Top-Notch.

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@paulhicks3595]

Wow. Only been listening to Clapton since ‘67 and trying to cop his licks since ‘70 and you’ve just dropped a couple more valuable pieces in the puzzle. Thank you, it’s so much fun!

[@stanolivo3658]

Best lesson ever. I needed something to help me be more motivated to be fluent in all 5 positions and understand them better. Your channel is a life saver. Thank you.

[@subhranshudas8862]

One of my fav jam songs. Clapton’s touch on this song is phenomenal.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

I have heard some amazing solos played by Eric while playing “Old Love” live. He just cooks on this song and continues to build with each one. You really have a lot of the technique down cold and have captured a lot of the nuance of his playing as well. Your execution is very good and I enjoyed this a lot. I will come back often! Thanks for doing this!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@gergemall]

Thx Jamie

[@FenellaBeach]

What a great lesson, especially for the intermediate player starting to move around the neck. You’ve really captured the essence of Clapton’s style which I’ve always recognised but never understood how to get inside it - fabulous, thank you for sharing.

[@briankierans2926]

Superb! This is a Clapton masterclass. Wonderful tone.

[@minnixmusic]

Thank you so much!!!! I have been a huge Clapton fan for years, and thought I had a handle on his playing style, but you made me reconsider the D and E box and how he uses them, and it really filled in a huge swiss cheese hole in my understanding. I really appreciate this well done video! Thanks.

[@davidsossin8319]

great lesson! I find you very easy to follow and calling out the names of the notes as you´re playing the licks is a huge plus! many thanks

[@patrickblay7684]

Thank you for your generosity to teach us those licks.

[@johnevans1453]

i enjoy how you gave the string names and fret numbers for the 1st part of the riff. then changed to note names for the trill. it made it so easy to follow. because we all know the notes. and if we dont. we can take the time to translate them. lessons are better that way

[@phuphuism]

Wow been looking for this for years ! Thank you !

[@JayPloss]

Fantastic stuff! Great to see licks outside the root position :)

[@keonibaines1190]

Wow Jamey. Thank you so much for putting this out. You have a true gift and what huge help this is!!!

[@JameyArent]

Thank you for the nice words! Glad it is helpful.

[@lawrence1960]

That first lick…oh yeah…I,love that partial bend towards the major third on the first string. Awesome.

[@curtishansen7270]

Great stuff!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@MikeAldercreative]

These licks are killer! Eric Clapton is a legend. Really happy i found this video! Thanks for the great content.

[@mariofournier9663]

Bravo Jamey, for your Eric Clapton signature!
Those licks are the key to the highway of essential Slow hand songs!

[@hogpsking33]

Been looking for something just like this for a while now. Thanks!

[@francokrem]

amazing lesson! thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@JameyArent]

Thank you and you’re welcome!

[@igni1932]

muy buena lección! Gracias

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Man; am I fortunate to have come across your Channel, I can finally make sense of what I don't know !
Thanks Mr. Arent.

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this video came just in time thank u man

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WHAT A VIDEO! Superb Work 💪

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

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Thanks so much. These are really elegant.

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Thanks for the video man

[@MrInfinite43]

Amazing video! Thanks a ton

[@JameyArent]

Thanks and you’re welcome!

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Very good video on Clapton riffs , just what I needed

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Glad to hear it.

[@zainbossman8561]

You r too under rated, just what i was looking for, i was in such in loop hole on how to increase my jam vocabulary, and i found these ideas, thanks!

[@wade7197]

Best Clapton lick video I've come across.... thanks :)

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@KRG54]

Thanks for the video. You deserve more subscribers man.

[@luizfernandomolina]

Great lesson! Thank you

[@drutgat2]

Thanks very much for this Jamey.

[@bentstrings5962]

Best riffing lesson ive seen....great stuff. Thanks

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@acousticblu]

Excellent Thanks! You're a great teacher!

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Definitely one of the best channels on Utoob.... I wish I had this 30 years ago

[@danhiveley7530]

Wow! Fabulous lesson. You've captured the spirit while giving an inspired performance. Bravo!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@ericsantiago2746]

Definitely gonna learn all five links. Thank you for you time and instructions.

[@aritradutta1581]

Great lesson man... Thank you so much!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@jasonmassie9585]

This video helped to improve my blues lead phrasing immensely. My sincere thanks.

[@JameyArent]

Glad to hear it!

[@loyolaschool]

Very nicely played and explained thank you

[@JameyArent]

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[@harryhamb]

great Lesson!!!

[@jackmellon8801]

awesome lesson! great starting point for developing my lead chops across the fretboard.

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@alfredoayala2506]

Thanks ,very nice explain love dose Clapton licks

[@Genaro_Flores]

Bravo from Italy! I enjoyed your lesson more than whatever one before. Great teaching indeed.

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@albery1472]

This is an exellent lesson, thank you. :-)

[@Lucas252505]

Great lesson Jamey!

[@JameyArent]

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Great!

[@samsheppard4078]

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[@JameyArent]

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[@ryanputra_]

Wow awesome lesson! This is the best lesson for me to learn blues scale from Eric Clapton's style.
Greetings from Indonesia 🙌🔥👍

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

[@Krispy1011]

Great video lesson - It really puts the togetherness of the scale patterns together - if that makes any sense - thanks

[@JameyArent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nataliiasushkevych7281]

I think this tutorial is the best of Clapton's style licks!

[@ericheine2414]

I started listening to Clapton because I was hanging around Brizio's Speed Shop in South City. I enjoy his music. The more I listen to him as a man the more I like him as a person. Thanks Eric

[@markmartin3221]

Nice tutorial. Good presentation with “Blackish” Strat!

[@mariowanagat1412]

Good work mate

[@Piriguin_inversor]

very useful, thank you sir!

[@annarakannan6620]

you are a great guitar player and your teaching is even better. What else can I say other than to thank you profusely for your lessons.

[@JameyArent]

Thank you!

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[@ferpirata76]

Excellent lesson. Thanks for your work and effort. Subscribed!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@woodtool6320]

Thanks so much!

[@brunzbrunz]

Oh my God.. This is so Eric Clapton.. Thanks for the lesson..

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Great document
Thanks a lot

[@JameyArent]

Thanks and you’re welcome!

[@MegaMarPaul]

Awesome!!!

[@eko_studio_records]

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[@JameyArent]

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[@MichaelAlso]

Great job Jamey! Feel, vibrato, and tone all sound great

[@JameyArent]

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[@mrjc12]

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[@robertgregorysmith1417]

Great lesson
One of the better I’ve seen 🙂🎶🎵🎸

[@JameyArent]

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[@Thebluesguy]

Great stuff 👍

[@lightningstrikes7314]

Great forensic drilling down on EC's style, he built the road everyone walks on.

[@stratslinger3921]

This is awesome!

[@JameyArent]

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[@secohen73]

Great lesson, Jamey!

[@JameyArent]

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[@Bobby_twoshitz]

Love this video please do more similar to this. This really helped me as a beginner guitarist to break out of those boxes. Awesome video.

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Planning more videos like this of other artists.

[@Bobby_twoshitz]

Thank you!!! Looking forward to it

[@arnettfiles340]

Very helpful thank you.

[@JameyArent]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful

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[@JameyArent]

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Great lesson

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[@JameyArent]

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[@jamesnorthrop860]

I love that he says the name of the note instead of the fret number. Much easier to follow!

[@guitaraboutthehouse]

Great tone and licks going on here

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@mariofournier9663]

Hi! I like this around 7:07 lick, it’s a long time that i’m searching this magnifique Clapton signature lick. Nice teaching!

[@GerryBlue]

You nailed the licks, and that beautiful CS Strat helps get the tone down!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@robertoruiz9049]

Dude.... really nice!! Awesome lesson and I'm now Subscribed!

[@JameyArent]

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[@tastemysaucer]

That Fender amplifier sitting on its side to the left almost broke my brain lol

[@valerialeyva36]

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[@yobodobo288]

Just what I was looking for

[@gergemall]

Thx Jamey

[@JameyArent]

You’re welcome!

[@gergemall]

Excellent

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@catch5565]

Going to see EC tonight. This is just the primer I needed! You are an excellent player/teacher!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Hope it was a great show.

[@linhchingo1288]

Nice ❤

[@Gelsyviolet]

Bravo.Grazie

[@Piriguin_inversor]

¡Gracias!

[@JameyArent]

Thank you, so much!!

[@Daviddd10]

Wow this was amazingg thank you so muchh! I feel like when i try to improv it always sounds the same, these new licks should help out a lot

[@JameyArent]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

[@trevorclark7985]

good stuff, i recognized some of these from 24 nights or the one more car albums

[@rainfieldmusic]

Good stuff
I got to nail down the 5 positions. I'm really only comfortable with 3 of them currently.

[@princenaz23]

As a veteran guitar player I've just got to say something! Keep on Rockin' Dude!

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@thegolfnut812]

Very nice Clapton Old Love parts.

[@tubetone74]

Good lesson. Hang in there, more will find you.

[@JameyArent]

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[@JameyArent]

Thank you for your support, I appreciate it!

[@johnbogaczyk24]

Great info ..... cool licks ...... well presented...... Thank you !

[@JameyArent]

Thanks!

[@Rick_Cleland]

Hello there!! Greetings from Northern Ireland. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻