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1-Minute Blues

1-Minute Blues

Clapton’s Crossroads Solo Intro

Clapton’s Crossroads Solo Intro


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    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.

    Tags

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

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