1-Minute Blues Clapton's Crossroads Solo Intro

Feb 6th, 2025

The intro to Clapton's first solo in Crossroads is an excellent example of mixing major and minor licks. He starts with a major pentatonic lick sliding into Box 1, then some chord embellishments over an E-Form chord, and finally, a simple walkup along the minor pentatonics notes of Box 1.

Key:A
Tuning:E
Topics: Blues Licks
Difficulties: Advanced Intermediate
Artist: Clapton
Songs: Crossroads
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