Hotel California Introduction Guitar Lesson Tutorial

Close up of the introduction of Hotel California with chords. Sometimes I play it a little different. I'll try to get as close to the original as I can.
Intro 0:00
Chords 0:13
Tab on screen 1:06
Right hand view 2:05
My version 6:15
Strumming 8:16
Fit the song for your voice 8:47

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[quailstudios]

Capo on the 7th fret, just in case you were wondering.

[bananaboi]

Who else is learning this because it’s their dads favorite song

[SiriusLaz]

I love the simplicity of this video and how calm he explains everything.... !!!

[alinaclark]

Yessss! I’m 15 and self taught on the guitar and I’ve wanted to learn this song for a while now!!! Can’t wait until I can learn the solo

[HI-ospm]

This intro is perfectly done. I don't see anyone to play the right way, specifically on electronic guitars. Thank you so much.

[ima]

I just searched randomly 'how to play the introduction of Hotel California' and your video was the first and the best. Loved it too much sir. Thank you.🙂🙂❤️❤️❗

[adrianvelasquez]

Wonderful lesson! I never thought I would ever be able to play this beautiful song.
All these lessons on YouTube and nobody came close to your wonderful lesson. Thank you for passing on your talent.
I'll be definitely pressing the subscribe button.
Keep em coming!

[IgorKaz]

This is probably my favorite tutorial for this intro. Thanks a lot! I’m only 3 or so months in to guitar, but I’ve been learning quickly with online lessons so I feel like I can finally “tackle” this beast. I really like how clearly you show the chords.

[ŁeChíí-Diné]

Thank you for taking the time to teach all of us properly about one the greatest intros of all time. Rock on😀👍🤘

[salahuddinakbar]

Finally, I have found here exactly what I was looking for to learn. Absolutely, the Intro was so clear and easy for me, whereas i checked all the others, and i wasted time and found it difficult to follow. Your other tutorials were also helpful and easy to follow. Many things with gratitude. Keep coming with more!

[dw-iemy]

Wow great break down of the chords before hand. So helpful as a beginner to know what you’re hearing and what the shapes are based off of.

[BreezyTown]

one of the best teachers on youtube especially for beginners. Thanks for how in depth you go!

[CasperLD]

I just stumbled on to the pattern on Em with the Capo at 7 and said out loud "Hotel California" Immediately looked up how to play. Great Video. Thanks.

[scottdunbar]

"I like that better than what they do". Amen brother!
I've changed many of the bass notes using some chord
inversions to make the progression flow more smoothly
AND NO ONE DIED!

[CarlWinter-oyuf]

Nicely done ---clear on screen video and great instructions ---thankyou

[chirilas]

Well done. Great tutorial. Now I got it. Congratulations. 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[uncledanu]

You are so patient with the beginners. Great teacher you are. Terima Kasih from Malaysia 🇲🇾🙏!

[sophiatomingas]

Thank you for this. The lesson is very thorough and well structured. One of a kind 👍

[php]

you explain this better, than the man who wrote the song. i watched his video and it was horrible. yours was the second i clicked on. in 5 minutes im through the fist riff. the camera angle on your hands, and the tabs. make this so easy to fallow. thanks so much!

[Roxannaaaaaaaa]

wow! this is really a nice tutorial. You are a great teacher! Thank you! :)