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Clapton Played “Hide Away” Differently

Clapton Played “Hide Away” Differently


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    Apr 25th, 2025

    Eric Clapton recorded one of the most famous renditions of the song "Hide Away," but he played it in a different position on the fretboard than Freddie King. In this lesson, I will compare and contrast the two approaches and demonstrate why they sound different.

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    Key:E
    Tuning:Standard
    Topics: Blues Licks
    Difficulties: Intermediate
    Artist: Clapton
    Songs: Hide Away
    Longer Lessons: Related Lessons

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