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In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to play the unplugged (acoustic) version of “Layla“ by Eric Clapton. This lesson includes tabs for the intro riff, chords needed for the entire song, strumming pattern, and various other tips that will prove helpful in learning how to play this song. While this tune was originally released in 1971 by Derek and the Dominos, this lesson obviously is modeled after Clapton’s 1992 release as part of his album “Unplugged.“
0:00 Playthrough
0:55 Greeting & lesson overview
1:43 Song structure
2:20 Riff: chord shapes needed
5:27 Riff: bass note practice
7:15 Riff: putting it together
9:25 Verse: chords & strumming
11:45 Advanced riff variations
13:55 Farewell
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