I often get requests for more “major blues” licks, and this is a good one from Clapton’s performance of “Crossroads,” with Cream…
In particular, this shows using the somewhat standard Box 2 pattern for the scale, but also adds in a note from the minor blues scale, which happens a lot as well.
So check this video out, there’s a lot of good stuff in here about the lick, itself, and especially ways to practice it.
3 replies to "Cream Era Clapton Crossroads Major Blues Lick"
Wow, completely forgot that lead and song ( well Skynards version) ya, used to play in the 70’s! Thanks Griff!
Played Crossroads while in a band. I guess it was not like this. Great reminder.
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Nice Griff,
I’ve been working on Crossroads here and there ever since I started playing again after a 40 plus year layoff. A little over a year ago my wife had my good friend Dean Zelinsky make me a custom guitar. I’m really inspired to play again.