How to play 'Tears In Heaven' by Eric Clapton 

Shane I just lost my 8th granddaughter at 5mos old and it was tuff for all of us, Naomi’s passing has enspired me to learn how to play “Tears in Heaven” for her and every year from here on in memory of her on her birth date. Thank you for helping me in learning this great song by Eric Clapton.

Excellent lesson. I applaud you for NOT focusing a lot of attention on the "big money" riff and rather helping us clearly lock down the core of the song. Your lessons are very well done.

I play Tears in Heaven on the Ukulele and always wanted to learn to play it on the guitar. Thank You so much. Rock On and Inner Peace.

very nice lesson. one of my favorite Eric Clapton songs.

Thanks so much for your teaching style. Thoroughly enjoy learning from you

Shane you teach in a way like no other.Just something about you that works for me. I get songs down with your help and seem to remember it well. We are simply blessed to have you here on RU-vid helping us along. Thank you, i am inspired to learn and play well from your selfless free lessons...

This is just a very good tutorial. Love the approach of holding back that riff until the basics are locked down.

He’s fantastic

Nice seeing you in person:) very happy I know you, deff following this channel!! 👍

I tried a few other lessons, sites youtube videos, etc. but yours are some of the best in my opinion. You don't make them too slow and boring without going too fast either, and the little tips you throw in here and there. Very clear and your voice helps being so clear as well. Thank you !!

Thank you.Real good teaching style.

This is exactly the way guitar instruction (of any kind) should be and exactly the way it should be conveyed... you've nailed Shane!! Excellent!!

Excellent tutorial... thank you...

Got the intro and verse down so quickly thanks to this easy to understand lesson. Many thanks 😊

Wow....great lesson bud...love that tune and thanks for making it look easy.... looks are deceiving...👍

You are a natural Shane. Your teaching...you made me believe I can actually do this. I had no plans to play this song but you've inspired me to play it someday. What a talent you have. Great instruction style. Thank you for sharing

EXCELLENT! Thanks for the free tabs/chord sheets. You have a great teaching style.

Hi! FromTransylvania....and that was my first audio casset after comunism fall...30years ago. And now i am learning guitar with my 8 year old boy..😅

Great lesson as always. Years ago, I struggled to play this song from the transcription just because it was so busy. Nice that you could strip it down to the essence of the song. Also appreciate the recommendation of the "beatbuddy". This has already help my rhythm / timing in a very short period of time. One area of the song that is a struggle is the big money riff. I can play it no problem but the timing doesn't work out for me. Is the E, hammer on, open A a lead in from the previous bar? How do you count the riff?

Am so happy with your tutorials Shane. thanks sooo much

Hi Shane, Great style! I didn't see the free tabs/chords on this? Where can I get? Thank you, Pat

Very good job

Hard to believe this is several years old already......just a quick Q?....on page 2 when you switch keys to C.....you make reference to an Em in the video. Was it missed on the tab sht? Thx....Richard

I wish you lived in Billings Montana, I would pay what ever you charge to teach me these songs that i love man, this song i will learn but it is a lot of writing the cords down so i can of course practice them over and over so i learn them...anyway you are out stand teacher anyway ...Travis

How about a lesson on No Body Knows You When You're Down And Out. Thanks for your time helping us out.

Thank you for sharing Shane, My daughter wants to learn this song after the performance of EC in Hyde Park 2018. nice build up of you to learn the song. And in your dropdox I also saw nice other songs passing. Undoubtedly I will learn some of it myself. after this one , Thanks

thanks for the class. I love your teaching style and with you i'll be able to learn this amazing song. have a good one!

Hi Shane, I have Jumbo level on Patreon but I can't find the tab to download for this. Is there a way I can get it?

Awesome Shane!!!! I remember you lesson well!!!! This is just like I was there...thanks for this!!!

Awsome lesson.This one might take a while but what a great song,thanks Shane.

Tnx for an understandable version! Easy to follow and tabs you can get. Real chords and not just lines and numbers! Good work and thanks again!

I can't seem to find the link for your tab for this

Great lesson Shane... I've been trying to do this on my own for a while .... I was missing the into middle finger and starting using my thumb... works better for me!Best my friend!Woody

Was introduced to your lessons by an Ottawa friend. As an adult relearning guitar after a 10yr break - these have been fantastic, especially as I'm trying to get better at finger picking style this time around (a la Tears in Heaven, Fast Car). Would love to see you go through "The Wind" by Cat Stevens if you take requests ;)

Great, been playing a long long time and this is such a good lesson to run over. Nice choice on the practice element of learning then chords before the BMR.

like the way you do your lessons , have just subscribed . Thanks

Why do you do em when it doesn't affect any of the strings?

Hey shane any chance you could do "I guess that's why they call it the blues" by Elton John? Been trying to figure that one out with no success. Thanks

Fabulous to watch

I've learned it differently, using my thumb to fret the low E string. I think that makes way more sense, but whatever works for you.

Could you please teach me Metallica Unforgiven finger style please. Your teaching methods are very simple and easy to catch for beginners. I will be very great full🙏.

Nice lesson thx ! Are you playing a Taylor 814ce ?

This is an awesome lesson Shane👍. Your like a heavy-weight champion, cause everyone wants to watch you perform these songs in the big arena. I'm gonna start taking donations to get you a silk robe that says: "Shane 'BIG MONEY RIFF' Simpson". 🥊. If you don't like that idea, maybe we can get you a "Big Money Riff" coffee mug😎

Fantastic

Great lesson! I've wanted to learn this song since losing my son Donnie.Could you please tell me what gauge and brand of string you are using?

I wasted my life learning intros and not the song. Now I avoid the intro until I have learnt the song,

Talk and talk and talk until time is over...

awesome lesson

A teacher that breaks it down to were even I can understand it.

Is it just me who thought it was Bryan Adams in the video thumbnail?

Great tutorial! But you seem very busy :-D :-))