Difficulty: Intermediate Composer - Eric Clapton Where to find this song - Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs track #2 Release Date - November 1970 The Band ( full band ) : The Bio: Derek & the Dominos was a group formed by guitarist/singer Eric Clapton in the spring of 1970. The group debuted at the Lyceum Ballroom in London on June 14 and undertook a summer tour of England. From late August to early October, they recorded the celebrated double album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs in 1970. They then returned to touring in England and the U.S., playing their final date on December 6. This band was chocked full of talent, and that definitely showed on their 1st album. VerseThe verse to "Bell Bottom Blues" has 3 different guitar parts. 1 rhythm part and 2 lead guitars (that play in only the last measure). In this lesson you'll learn how to play all 3 parts. Here's what they sound like all together:
Rhythm Guitar
Much of this riff is built around arpeggiated chords. Knowing the chords that are behind it is the key to learning how to play it properly. The basic chord progression is C,E,A,C/G,F,G,F,G7 Sometimes when looking at a piece of music you'll see some odd chord voicing that have slashes in them. For example a C/G chord, or an A/E. They are a chord voicing with the root note altered. In our examples above the C/G chord would be a C chord with the bottom note being a G. It's just like adding a note to the existing chord voicing to create harmonic tension or to create a moving bass line in a series of chords.
The simple way to get the correct fingerings is to just follow allong with the chords at the top of the staff. Begin the first measure by performing a hammer-on. A hammer-on is
when you go from a lower note to a higher note, only striking the first
note(s). Start on the "D" string, and play that open once,
and then use your 2nd finger on the "D" string to hammer-on
to that note. Place your 1st finger on the "B" string on
the first fret. You would obviously need to keep your 2nd finger on
the second fret on the "D" string, and your 3rd finger on
the second fret on the "A" string. Now, follow the pattern
that is showing on the tablature UNTIL you get to the "G" string
on the second time you WOULD play it. When you get there, move your
1st finger to the "G" string instead of the "B" string,
and play that. Follow the notation progression to end the measure. Here's a variation of the the basic rhythm part:
Lead Guitar 1Both lead guitar parts rest during the first 3 measures and play only in the 4th measure (using the rhythm part as a guide).
Begin this riff by barring your 4th finger on the "high E" string on the thirteenth fret and also on the "B" string on the thirteenth fret. Play in order shown on the tablature, and then use your 2nd finger on the "B" string on the eleventh fret. Next, you will be performing a full bend. You will need to bend it by using your 3rd finger on the twelfth fret on the "G" string. Next, use your 1st finger on the "high E" string on the tenth fret. To finish the measure, use your 2nd finger on the 12th fret on the "B" string. Perform a little vibrato by shaking the string rapidly. You can see the fingerings above the tab in the the picture below:
Lead Guitar 2
Begin this part of the lead guitar by barring your 4th finger on the thirteenth fret on the "high E" and the "B" string. Play that about twice, and then with your 1st finger play the eleventh frets barred on the "high E" and "B" strings as well. Bend the 12th fret with your 2nd finger. Next, use your 3rd finger on the "B" string on the thirteenth fret. Play that once, and then use your 2nd finger on the "G" string on the twelfth fret to pre-bend up one full step (bend it up before you strike the note) then release the bend. Add a bit of vibrato to end the measure. You can see the fingerings above the tab in the the picture below:
Riff ResourcesComplete Transcription To "Bell Bottom Blues" (PDF) Complete Transcription To "Bell Bottom Blues" (Power Tab)
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