how to play "Tears in Heaven" on guitar by Eric Clapton | acoustic guitar lesson tutorial | part 1 

Mate, I want to say thank you because I play that song at the funeral of my grandfather today, I wanted to express the felling of that song to him and thanks to you I could

You’re an underrated teacher. I’ve learn lots from you and you seem like a guy who I’d wanna give a handshake to. Thank you on behalf of all us

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It's so impressive how you capture the emotions of the song so perfectly in your lessons. Mimicking notes is one thing, but capturing the "feel" of a song, is entirely another. Well done!

I could listen to those first 2.40 mins over and over. Just beautiful.

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One of the most beautiful songs ever written, great lesson, thank you!

This is the simplest way to play this song. Ive cked other lesson sites and this is the best way to go.Thank You

I'd like to see the face of this wise man. Are too few teachers as professional as you. Good job sir I've learnt many songs from you and I loke forward more. Keep Going!

There are seriously 12 people that didn't like this???this couldn't have been better if Eric Clapton came on here and taught it! Thanks for the great lesson

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I learned bits and pieces from other videos but your just brought it all together. Thank you

Thanks! I've seen other videos on this song, but I ended up doing the thumb over, too. Yours is much easier for me to follow.

I am only 13 years old, and your lessons have helped me learn so many songs. Truly the best teacher on youtube. And an incredibly beautiful song, by one of, if not the best guitar players of all time, arguably.

You're one of the best, man, so much better than all the note-for-note robots pretending to be be players or even worse, instructors!

Thanks for the great teaching and time you put into these lessons , without a doubt you are the best teacher I have seen , Iam grateful to be able to see you teaching. Thanks

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Best teacher on RU-vid imo. Learnt some really good songs watching your vids, I.e this, she sells sanctuary and babe I'm gunna leave you. Always accurate as well whereas I find other teachers just strumming parts of songs if there is an intricate picking part .

Very good lesson. It's clear what the second guitar does , who is hard to hear in the unplugged. Thank you.

Used your video to learn Tears in Heaven, surprised how easy it was (with your help). It was one of those songs that I always liked but didn't think I'd be able to play. Thanks

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My tear dropped at 01:43. What a great guitar play of this song.

first of all thank u so much for nicely explained...n u are such a good teacher I like the way u play ever notes in details... God bless you 🙏❤️❤️

Always wanted to play tears in heaven saw your tutorial and gave it a go 2 days and I was playing it thanks so much you explained it so good trying to combine 1 and 2 now

I heard this in the acoustic tryout room at the store today. It sounded great as a solo piece. Thanks for the lesson.

Wow! This is great! Thank you! I learned this from an instructor a few years ago but I’ve gotten rusty. I remembered I learned “Here Comes the Sun” from you, so looked you up on this one. Fantastic!

this is great. I've viewed a number of how-to-play videos on "Tears in Heaven " and this is by far the best and most through!

This is the best... i am a beginner and learned the song.. thank you very much. you have no idea how fulfilled i am.. more power to you and look forward to more tutorials from you.

Thank you. The only tutorial with this baseline. Not sure if it's the right baseline but it sounds the best either way.

PERFECT !!!!! AWESOME lesson !!!! Thank you very much from Zagreb, Croatia

Thank you sir ☮️

Wow! Great lesson. I like how I don't need to switch to bar chords, if I use the thumb over technique. Shakespeare said "Brevity is the sole of wit". Guess that makes you a genius! Kind regards, Hooch😇

This man is so excellent, great understanding

I just about nailed solsbury hill now I just cant wait to learn all the rest of this mans fine work, its good to see someone really bring joy and feelings to others, thank you.

Pretty good tutorial 👍As for the 'thumb over' vs ' three fingers' thing, I find the 'thumb over' to be easy and natural feeling, whereas the 'three fingers' method is very difficult.

ppl 1st play to this it is alot easier to start than the original track put the vid to 0,5 if u have to an do it slow, amazing results follow, great vid sir, and cheers

You are my favourite guitar tutor on RU-vid. I send you financial contributions as often as I can afford & hope all you guys watching do so too. Thank you for your all the effort you put into these posts. 😊😊😊

Wow! You taught me how to play this, and now I can do a one guitar version of “ close ” to the 2 guitars. Obviously, I gave a nice donation, which was EXTREMELY WELL DESERVED, smile. I simply stopped by for my listening enjoyment and to thank you once again. You are an incredible guitarist, that transcends excellence, and a genius teacher! Btw, another donation is coming your way for your outstanding lesson on “From the beginning “. Kind regards, Hooch

I owe my ability to play this song to you. Thanks for being an awesome teacher!

I always enjoy your lessons, you are the mystery man, I like it , just like Meet the Beatles, the one w their heads, but black background, just like you, a guitar, a pair of hands, and a guitar knowledgeable voice, what more do we need in to world?. Your lessons are always 'spot on' as Jeff Beck would say, very good. You and a handful of other RU-vid guitar teachers are the best. I really love and appreciate you sharing your work, you make learning some complex songs quite easy, I'm an advanced player so I learn almost immediately from you, you're great man, I used to listen to records and try to get parts that way, an excruciating process, but I know what to listen for.

Man you're such a great teacher bro, and your take on tunes are spot on..... I did your landslide.... boy it took some doing but I got it down.... and to boot improved my general over all finger picking in the other stuff I play.... actually because of you I have pretty much given up the pick where I can get away with it.... I even play my gitz solos wif my fingers..... thank mate!!! This one is a great song

I love you so much man your the greatest guitar teacher on youtube by far you just know your stuff its awesome

You're a super skilled player, clearest instruction I can find on the chords. However, I little tricky to follow the picking pattern for a rookie like myself. Nonetheless, great video man, keep up the good work.

found someone who can explain it better than any ive seen so far

Excellent player, very well edited video , and clear and easy to understand lessons. Thank you so very much. Warm regards from India.

Lots of good lessons on RU-vid on this song. As always, yours is the definitive one. Thanks!

I saw in a comment where session guitarist Tim Pierce complemented you. He's right, and he's at the top level. I like the way you show the whole song being played and different ways to play it. Excellent tutorial.

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Superb tuition always! I never fail to learn something cool from your lessons. Sincere thanks.

Hi I am 9. And I learned Metallica nothing else matters. And I am doing good on my second song already....... BEST TEACHER EVER

Hey, this lesson was so important to me. This got me the love of my life...❤❤

So glad that I found you. Your ability to "get it "right and to teach us is why I keep coming back. We are fortunate to have you. I wish you the best. If I may request a lesson . . . JJ Cale's, Call Me The Breeze. I can't find a good lesson anywhere. (There's a reason my EC likes him so much. Rest in peace John) Thank you, D 8 -)

Great lesson thanks, I got excited when i found this. Now i need a loop pedal so i can put it all together !

The best lesson video form tears in heaven 🎸🎸🎸

GREAT Lesson!!! Thank you so much. Greetings from the beating heart of the Amazone

Absolutely beautiful playing. I learned a Peter Frampton song baby I love your way from your video and accomplished it. Thank you! Terri

Thank you very much Sir for this very efficient guitar tutorial. More power and God bless!

Thank you, best version I like this one.

Whenever you post a tutorial i know I'm going to learn that song perfectly 👍

Thank you for the lesson. I picked up the song from another good utube teacher a couple of weeks ago. But this lesson is a little bit more detailed and shows the second guitar as well. I use my thumb for the first hammer on instead of the index/first finger. Just seems easier to me, but I didn't see anyone else do that.

I feel like I’m going to wear out the pause and repeat buttons on my phone. Such a beautiful sound from a great musician. Thank you for what you do.

So good! You are by far the most articulate and musically sound teacher on RU-vid! Can't beat it. Keep up the great work man. And thanks!

Awesome lessons! I've learned Nothing Else Matters, Blackbird, Dust in the Wind, and Never Going Back Again directly from your lessons. Now working on this one. Keep 'em comin' :)

As always...a fantastic tutorial. Right on the money!

Love to watch your lesson after watched I always end up learning very technical things Thanks you bro

Best guitar lessons on you tube by far. Thank you

Really excellent tutorial, thank you very much!

Love this song and need to learn it

Who are you mysterious best teacher on RU-vid

Andy Fairweather Low was the Lead Singer of the 60s Band Amen Corner, Bend Me Shape Me, If Paradise is Half as Nice ( U.K. #1 in 1969 ) etc. Then a Band called Fair Weather in the 70s, they did a great Song called Natural Sinner. Great Musician.

Best lesson I've seen for this song, thanks! Subscribed!

well done and the only source on how to on this song

Thank you! I'm learning it!

you are without a doubt the BEST teacher on the internet. just watching your lesson on Black Magic Woman about feel and then watching some of the other well known teachers out there - there is NO comparison to your skill level. PS: have you ever shown your face?

Thank you very much. Awesome lesson!

great song and good tutorial, the only thing is i think you could explain what strings to pick a small bit better

Brill. Wish I could play that. It's a long road to reach that skill set.

Thank you. Well done.

Thank you brother . I really appreciate it .

Wow...you have outdone yourself again. That was amazing!

Man you're awesome!Great playing,teaching and a little extra knowledge on Clapton.Thanks for the video.Keep rockin.

you sir are a amazing player .

Stop searching for a lesson on this song. THIS is it. There are lots of other videos, but this is better in many ways.

Another fabulous tune S U& P, just like the rest. That Taylor sounds really great. I think I'll change the strings on my 114e and give it a whirl. Yes your'e definitely the best teacher on YT. Once again I can't find ANY reasons for the thumbs down on any of your stuff.

Man your awesome!! Thanks! That was very easy to follow.

Thanks for the wonderful lessons as always. i've been playing like 50 yrs now, and that thumb over to play bass notes on the 6th string has just never worked out for me.... i can do it on my classical guitar, but my acoustic requires so much effort to get a clear note, it just seems to be a waste of time to pursue it. and i have a Taylor like yours...

...imho, you better than most...explaining well and moving right along. Good continuity. Keeps us from losing the concentratiom flow. Well done I know now....that I might as well quit. : l

Beautiful and inspiring work, along with outstanding instruction and playing. Thank you so much!

綺麗な出音ですね。beautiful playing.

Beautiful as usual Andy. Interesting about Andy Fairweather-Low...in Amen Corner.

I totally agree with Jumboworms below, Outstanding visual effects and discussion as you go through teaching the viewer. I subscribed long ago and also made donations to help keep you going as I would encourage others to do the same. Thank you for what you do.