Eric Clapton – Before You Accuse Me
Learn how to play Eric Clapton – Before You Accuse Me note-for-note on guitar.
Difficulty Level: Advanced (A simplified version is included which is intermediate)
Bar Chords: No
Thumb-Over Chords: No
Playing Style: Fingerpicked
Tuning: Standard
The version taught in the lesson is an arrangement made by me melding the 2 guitars that are on the original version into a 1-guitar arrangement.
This preview video contains selected clips taken from the complete lesson for the song Before You Accuse Me.
The complete song lesson contains 4 lesson videos ( the song as-played by Eric is broken down into 3 sections, plus there’s a bonus lesson with a simplified version), 4 performance play thru videos, full tabs and chords and lyrics sheet. You’ll receive a link to download the lessons which will download as 4 zip files of between 148 Mb and 240 Mb containing all the lesson content.
This song is a hybrid arrangement for one guitar, based on the original, which actually uses two guitars.
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You’ll receive at least two videos per song, one lesson and one performance-standard play-through. You’ll receive the chords/lyrics and guitar tabs as PDF files.
The videos are mp4 format and should play on PC’s, Macs and most mobile devices.
They will download as Zip files. If you don’t have a Zip program on your PC you’ll need to install one to open the file. I use Zipeg which you can get free, here.
If you want to download to an iPad or iPhone you’ll need an app to do so, please read here to know more about it.
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Ray Bradshaw says
Hi, you state on the video that Eric is using a pick when playing this on the unplugged version. Thats not the case, He very much plays it as you do. See this link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20WrYQI784g
Randy says
Hey Jerry,
Do you plan on doing a lesson for
Eric claptons MTV Unplugged version of
Nobody Knows You When Your Down
And Out?
Hope you do.
Randy
Randy says
Hey Jerry,
Great lessons.
Tabs, chords,lyric sheets plus video lessons on how to play the songs all for $5.97!
Although, I know some are priced slightly higher. It’s a great deal. I’ve bought 5 song lessons and have enjoyed them all.
Does the beginner version of “Before you accuse me” have complete tabs and a video lesson?
Appreciate all your hard work.
Thanks,
Randy
Jerry says
Hi Randy. Yes it does. It’s not really beginner but it’s much easier than the full Clapton version. It’s a good place to start.
Cheers, Jerry
thierry says
Hi Jerry
Have You the acoustic version from the video: Eric clapton slowhand at 70 live at the royal Albert Hall 2015 ?
Layla, Tears un Heaven, …
Best regards
Thierry
Jerry says
Hi Thierry
I only have the original version of Tears in Heaven I’m afraid.
george wehn says
Jerry,
I am very interested in this lesson….if you are taking suggestions for future songs, please include “Rocking Chair” from the Eric album CLAPTON. Thanks for the lessons…. PEACE
Jerry says
Hi George,
I didn’t originally have that one on the list but I’ve added it. This collection’s going to end up pretty comprehensive!
Paul Leavett says
This MP4 is great for “blue’s jammin’ with a blues harp, quite apart from the guitar lessons, this song REALLY lends itself to easily “bending” a few notes on the old ‘suck n blow’ simple style 10 note harp.
I used a cheap “A” (pitch) for “E” key Hohner Silverstar and despite the fact I am a rank amature with a harmonica it sounds GREAT played on top of your lesson.. WOW .. Went & bought myself a neck harness to acompany myself with the harp WHILE I play this on the old Fender 12 string.. My “party” cred just went up 50%. Star Harmonica player after just two u-tube free lessons! It honestly sounds like I’m a ‘musician’.
Jerry says
Love it!! You win this month’s prize for putting the biggest smile on my face :)
Jerry
Patrick says
This is a great addition and I’m really looking forward to the challenge of trying to play like Clapton. In addition, at $8.97 I thank you for making these videos so affordable.
I travel frequently and if not for youtube and Jerry’s Guitar Bar, my guitar would be collecting dust in a closet. Please consider adding Clapton’s Drifting.
Jerry says
Thanks Patrick. I have 6 more Eric tunes I’m definitely getting to and then Drifting would be the next in line. So it’ll happen I’m sure.
Alan G says
A great sounding track/lesson Jerry. I’m not much of an acoustic blues player but I”ll have a go. BTW what make of guitar is that…sounds really good.
Kind regards
Alan
Jerry says
Thanks Alan. It’s a Santa Cruz Model F. Best purchase I ever made!
stephen says
Hi Jerry,
I’m so glad that you are giving blues guitar lessons, and especially Clapton’s songs!
When will the songs below be available by you? Is it being sold as a package or each track separately? I hope it is a package deal.
The full list will be: Before You Accuse Me; Ramblin’ On My Mind; Key To The Highway; Kind Hearted Woman; Outside Woman Blues; San Francisco Bay Blues; Sunshine of Your Love.
Best regards,
Stephen.
Jerry says
Hi Stephen,
Right now I had planned to make them available individually because I didn’t want you to have to wait for the full package to be completed. One of them will be free (I haven’t decided which one yet).
Dave Justine says
I’m right along with all the other comments about the wonderful pieces through the years I have learned, and added to my portfolio.
Thank you to all of you, Nick, Mike and Jerry.
Many more songs to learn.
michael swierbut says
Please advise if this price includes only 1 song or several??
Allan Schrattenholz says
Hi Jerry.
You are indeed a skilled guitarist and teacher. During the years i have benefit from your participance at Mikes website. I love Clapton and has a few lesson from elsewhere. Look forward to see lessons from your hand. How many songs for a set are you planning and which songs has you planned to include and to what price? I know for sure that you put a great work in these lessons but i hate to buy one song and then later discus with myself whether i should buy a set with songs included that i already have. I welcome these songs from Clapton very much, especially because they often include finger-style parts as well as more rhythmic parts.
The best wishes for your website. Look forward to follow.
Best regards
Allan
Jerry says
Hi Allan,
Most of the songs will include fingerstyle parts including thei one. I think the only two that won’t are Sunshine of Your Love and San Francisco Bat Blues.
The full list will be: Before You Accuse Me; Ramblin’ On My Mind; Key To The Highway; Kind Hearted Woman; Outside Woman Blues; San Francisco Bay Blues; Sunshine of Your Love.
If the lessons are popular I’ll add Driftin’.
Jerry says
Hey Mike. Great to see your familiar name pop up on the site too!
C. Mike Lynn says
I have followed Mike Herbert from almost his beginning on the internet. Thanks to both of you for all the help. I have purchased a number of downloads in the previous years, but not so much currently. Still love seeing you in my in box.