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IntermediateLead GuitarMarty Music
9:32/27K views/Nov 2025
9:32·27K views·Nov 2025·Released 1989·Taught by Marty Music
Lead GuitarBluesKey of E120 BPM
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What you'll learn

  • Intro riff
  • Rhythm parts
  • 12-bar blues structure
  • Boogie groove
  • Blues rhythm techniques
  • Solo vocabulary

About this lesson

Learn how to play “Before You Accuse Me” by Eric Clapton in this blues guitar lesson! I break down the full intro riff, the rhythm parts, the 12-bar structure in E, and Clapton’s signature boogie groove. This one’s a classic — a great way to level up your blues rhythm chops and solo vocabulary. 🎸 You’ll also pick up the famous “short change” move in a 12-bar blues, boogie-style turnarounds, major/minor lick phrasing, and simple embellishments Clapton used to make this groove so iconic. 🌐 Join the Marty Music Community & Unlock ALL My Courses! Vote on lesson topics, join live Q&As, and get access to exclusive perks— you can even start for FREE! → https://www.martymusic.com/memberships

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