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Guitar tab
Fret and string positions are spelled out, so you get his actual fingerings rather than your own guess at them.
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Hal LeonardEric Clapton Anthology Guitar Tab Songbook
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Guitar tab anthology of Eric Clapton material. For guitarists who want his parts written out across a span of his career rather than one album.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and blues-rock players learning Clapton's phrasing from the page
- Guitarists who read tab and want career-spanning material in one book
- Working up a set of recognizable covers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bassists or keyboard players — these are guitar parts
- Players wanting a general blues method or scale instruction
- Anyone after only one song from the catalog
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Anthology format
Draws from across his output, so acoustic and electric material sit side by side in one volume.
Detail 03
Single-artist book
Consistent phrasing and vocabulary throughout. Good for absorbing one player's approach deeply.
Detail 04
$34.99 print folio
Roughly the cost of a few single-song downloads, and you keep it on the stand permanently.
Detail 05
Printed book
No playback, looping or tempo control. You supply the recording and the metronome.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Some parts assume alternate tunings or a capo — check before you start
- 02Electric material sounds thin without overdrive; the book covers notes, not tone
- 03Confirm the song list includes the tracks you actually want
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it include the solos?
A guitar tab songbook transcribes the guitar parts including lead lines, written as fret positions on six lines rather than as a chord chart.
02Is standard notation included alongside the tab?
Tab songbooks in this format pair fret numbers with rhythm information so you can follow timing. You can play from the tab alone.
03Do I need an electric guitar?
No. The notes work on acoustic or electric, though electric parts will sound closer to the records through an amp with some overdrive.
04Is this too hard for an intermediate player?
The rhythm parts and slower blues material are approachable. The faster lead passages take time. Work them slowly rather than at tempo.
