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Layla
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C Instrument - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1256068
By Eric Clapton. By Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon. Arranged by Marcelo Borba. Blues,Easter,Folk,Jazz,Multicultural,World. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Marcelo Borba #849535. Published by Marcelo Borba (A0.1256068).
Arrangement in lead sheet format. The song "Layla" was composed by Eric Clapton in collaboration with Jim Gordon, who was the drummer for the band Derek and the Dominos at the time. The track was released in 1970 as part of the album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs".
The story behind the song involves a love triangle. Eric Clapton was infatuated with the wife of his friend, George Harrison, who was none other than Pattie Boyd. Clapton's love for Pattie Boyd inspired him to compose the song "Layla". The song reflects the anguish and emotional pain he felt during that time.
The structure of the song is notable as it combines two distinct sections. The first part is an acoustic ballad, featuring the iconic guitar intro. The second part is a heavier, more energetic section driven by a distinctive guitar riff and a memorable solo. This dynamic shift reflects the different emotions and intensities of the love story depicted in the song.
The collaboration with Jim Gordon was also significant in creating the song. Gordon contributed to the composition by writing the piano part and helping to structure the track. His skill as a pianist added an extra dimension to the music.
Overall, "Layla" is one of Eric Clapton's most acclaimed songs and a landmark in rock history. It captures Clapton's emotional intensity and technical prowess as a guitarist and songwriter.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
C Instrument - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1256068
By Eric Clapton. By Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon. Arranged by Marcelo Borba. Blues,Easter,Folk,Jazz,Multicultural,World. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Marcelo Borba #849535. Published by Marcelo Borba (A0.1256068).
Arrangement in lead sheet format. The song "Layla" was composed by Eric Clapton in collaboration with Jim Gordon, who was the drummer for the band Derek and the Dominos at the time. The track was released in 1970 as part of the album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs".
The story behind the song involves a love triangle. Eric Clapton was infatuated with the wife of his friend, George Harrison, who was none other than Pattie Boyd. Clapton's love for Pattie Boyd inspired him to compose the song "Layla". The song reflects the anguish and emotional pain he felt during that time.
The structure of the song is notable as it combines two distinct sections. The first part is an acoustic ballad, featuring the iconic guitar intro. The second part is a heavier, more energetic section driven by a distinctive guitar riff and a memorable solo. This dynamic shift reflects the different emotions and intensities of the love story depicted in the song.
The collaboration with Jim Gordon was also significant in creating the song. Gordon contributed to the composition by writing the piano part and helping to structure the track. His skill as a pianist added an extra dimension to the music.
Overall, "Layla" is one of Eric Clapton's most acclaimed songs and a landmark in rock history. It captures Clapton's emotional intensity and technical prowess as a guitarist and songwriter.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
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