Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Prince – three of the all-time greats – all claim to be self-taught guitarists. Even John Lennon and Paul McCartney were largely self-taught musicians.
Beside this, are self-taught musicians better?
For the melodic tonal violation task, formally trained musicians were better at detecting a tonal violation compared to self-taught musicians, who were in turn better than non-musicians. The P600 evoked by a tonal violation was enhanced in formally trained musicians compared to non-musicians.
Similarly one may ask, does Ed Sheeran play guitar? Ed Sheeran mostly plays acoustic guitars, but every now and then, he’ll pull out an electric guitar to really “amplify” his sound.
Thereof, how do you play blues like Clapton?
How do you play guitar like Eric Clapton?
How do you solo like Eric Clapton?
Is Eric Clapton really a good guitarist?
So, what of his legacy? He’s three-times inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds, Cream and as a solo artist). The 2003 Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time, voted on by critics and musicians, ranked Mr. Clapton No.
What guitar did Clapton play on from the cradle?
What makes Eric Clapton so good at guitar?
It’s important to note that Clapton had borrowed sound from other guitar legends and in turn made his own unique style. Clapton further distinguished himself during the birth of electric guitar era by creating a more aggressive and loud style of playing that paved the way for many guitarist after him.
Who does Eric Clapton think is the best guitarist?
However, the greatest, according to Eric Clapton, the bonafide guitar god, is Albert Lee. The guitarist has worked with some big names, including Emmylou Harris and The Everly Brothers. Considering Clapton’s appraisal, we all should be listening to Lee: “He’s the greatest guitarist in the world.