HOTEL CALIFORNIA by The Eagles: Easy Guitar Tutorial for Beginners

If the guitar is your first instrument and you don't know ANYTHING about music, you can call this channel your new classroom. All of the lessons in this channel are made with beginners and confident beginners in mind. The goal here is to get you from absolute beginner to confident and independent at an intermediate level.
Today we are learning how to play Hotel California by The Eagles on our guitars. If you are a beginner or if you have avoided barre chords, this video will help you play the song and sound good!
If you'd like to play along with the recording, you'll need a capo on the 2nd fret ;)
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[@zaferaras4773]

Thank you Bernadette. I m from Turkey. I stared guitar last year. I'm 64 years old )) This song is my favorite song of my youth. I must play definetely, I liked your style,many thanks 🙏❤

[@user-jd8nr1wb5v]

Я играю на гитаре и пою с 14 лет своих. Сейчас мне 65 лет. Эту композицию разучил ещё в 1978 году. Но с удовольствием посмотрел видеоурок и подписался на ваш блог. "Век живи и век учись",- у нас говорят. Счастья, здоровья, успехов в творчестве и денег вам автор!

[@majd-rj4te]

You know how to treat beginners.Thanks to you I was able to play this song within 2 days with my newly purchased guitar. From Tokyo.

[@wlodzimierzpoznanski6919]

Dear Bernadette, I was enchanted by your velvety way of teaching, with an angelic calm voice, decorated with a wonderful smile. You explain wonderfully and show a simple way of playing. You have a truly enormous, unique gift for this. It makes me want to listen to you, watch you and play with you. I have been playing the guitar as an amateur for couple of years. I have always liked the song Hotel California by The Eagles and it put me in a good mood and somehow I never get bored. I used to play it in a different way, but in this lesson of yours I played it with you with these simple chords and it sounds pure and beautiful. I am writing to you from a country on the Vistula River in Europe called Poland. Do not stop in your efforts to teach playing the guitar. You bring peace and harmony to the viewers. Of course I have subscribed to your channel. With my best regards.

[@eckie339]

I used the guitar in my younger years. This song was first on my hit list. I got it. Now I'm an old fart and revisiting the music I loved. Thank you for a refresh. ❤

[@robertomercadoo.2058]

I have just retired and I am starting (I guess) the best part of the end of the road: I used to be a classic guitar student and trying to wake up my knowledge and practice to make the guitar part of my soul....!!! Thank you Bernardette to help me in my personal goal....!! Greetings from Chile. 😘

[@agsnarr]

I re-started playing guitar at 60. I’m having the time of my life, and I only subscribe to channels I find helpful and fun. Thank you, B.

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WELL DONE LADY, this world needs EXCELLENT TEACHERS like you dear, and you are very SIMPLE and LOVING, and I see a lady in you who is saving the REPUTATION OF A REAL TEACHER, BEST OF LUCK DEAR TEACHER. I’m a GUITAR TEACHER from SRILANKA SINCE 1967.

[@flouisbailey]

I'm impressed you are the first guitar teacher to remind us to relax, breath is important. Your style is like my wife when she taught ballroom dance, relax it's fun and some times you have to shake it out, arms that is. PS I married my ballroom dance teacher almost 20 years ago. Today is my 73 birthday your instruction is a great present.

[@theorebergen]

Thanks, nice lesson Bernadette I started again after 30 years. I am from Medemblik the Netherlands

[@thehificlub]

You are such a lovely teacher and you seem to be a nice person with a smile to kill.

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Lol right

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Would you do her then😃

[@hiobi1172]

I agree

[@VanCamelCat]

8:43 "Remind your face that you're not mad" 💚 (with that gentle reminder-tap on 'the 3rd eye area', and a little rub on the bridge of the nose?) I'm taking that one with me in my heart❤(hopefully forever) Such a sweet notion. Thank you for the clear, calm, and relaxing tutorial.

[@laurencelim2230]

Enjoyed your tutorial from here in Singapore. Like the way you teach. You are so cute and natural which makes the learning fun. Good job...

[@manishgoyal9404]

I'm watching this from India. Your energy is contagious. Would love to watch more of your guitar lessons over the weekend.

[@michaeldrummerdude5731]

Absolutely love your laid back teaching style. I have played drums for many years and decided to start to try to play guitar. Your lessons have helped tremendously. Thank you.

[@anisrouissi5483]

Watching from Tunisia 🇹🇳, loved the simplicity and the relaxed way you bring to the lesson.

[@scat4me]

By far one of the best instructional videos that I have watched. You have a gift for teaching. Thank you

[@Sarah-ws4kg]

Your calm encouragement is so helpful!

[@vsatya4364]

Best lessson I found online. Your teaching methodology is par excellence. Love your patience and simplicity.❤🙏👍

[@philor777]

She is so patient, clear and easily understood. If only she can do more guitar chords of popular songs.

[@BillHart_Family_Friends]

Wow, I am seriously impressed that you did this tutorial on such a tough song. It is excellent, well done. Yeah, I am still watch you, I just don't comment often. You are still a top shelf instructor.

[@shabsjay9788]

Thank you so mucn for doing this song without using a pick. I really loved your style without the pick. I struggle with a pick I play using my fingers and this was just right for me finally!!

[@Oganes1968]

The best explanation for somebody like myself who startsvto play and needs a simplified version of this song to start playing. Thanks for your guidance and moral support extended in such a charming way. Greetings from Russia!❤

[@lillianesd4883]

I’m in love with your teaching skills thank you so much❤️

[@guylaurent8138]

You're so patient and knows how to teach plus you're so nice....

[@gregorplo4119]

Great explanation, calm voice, professional teacher. Those tiny mistakes make this lesson more real and relief tension when learning as a begginer. You've got unique skill making such tutorials. It's like being on a real lesson teacher-student.

[@donaldwright5167]

Very nice. Watching on the front porch in Knoxville. I can handle the DDUUDDUDU. A great help

[@redblackmustang3684]

Awesome video , thank you 😊 it makes so much fun to learn with you

[@pompeytid1970]

I remember watching Bernadette when she only did Ukulele lessons about 5 years ago - so nice to see her again on the 6 string :)

[@julierobinson2860]

Thankyou so much for your slow detailed breakdown of the strumming pattern.. super helpful😊😊😊

[@joeescobedo587]

Great tutorial...excellent teaching method and I as a beginner was able to follow along. Thank you!

[@scottsoucy6818]

Thanks! I really love this song. I’ve only been playing seven months and you truly made it easy to learn. Thanks again.

[@astridcc9688]

My first comment, to support your great channel ;-) I am a ukulele beginner and thought this guitar-based video might not be relevant to me. But once I realized the chords are all familiar (and thank goodness F is easy on the uke!) I could follow along here too. Thank you for your encouraging, helpful support, it's a pleasure to learn with you.

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[@martinclinton1965]

Thank you for a great lesson. You are such a calm yet effective instructor. I feel so relaxed after your tutorials.

[@BEN-THT]

I agree with all of the previous comments about your teaching style which is encouraging me to watch your guitar teaching with full concentration.

[@edwinapinto7052]

Wow, that's so nice. You are such a good teacher. Thank you so much.

[@PamelaYork-li4cz]

Thank you great teaching love the up close chord position and a slow break down .❤

[@oscartomattis2068]

Awesome teaching. Perfect speed for my learning. Thank you

[@saadmohammed7418]

My greetings to the great teacher.actually I watched many videos to learn this song .yours is the best and your soul is the kindest.

[@sparshjohri1109]

Watching from California, funnily enough. I'll be coming back to this video often 🙂

[@placccc1222]

Thankyou for your help, you are wonderful very relaxing, again thank you!

[@ggoggio53]

So easy to understand! Your strumming is beautiful as you are. Thank you for coming to KZbin teaching ❤❤

[@jamesdeans1597]

Thanks for the lesson! Awesome vibes!

[@denisesteinbrueck8009]

You have such an easy calm teaching style, Bravo! Now I need to work on singing with that strumming pattern. Thank you🎉

[@Coach_A22]

Outstanding teaching and playing style. Thx so much!

[@sunjaybedi4389]

Great lesson, I am watching the video away from home but will practice the strumming progressions to these chords.

[@erwinverbeken4608]

Thank you, you are amazing, such a joy to practice with your help. Muchas gracias, eres estupenda. Què placer, poder tocar mi guitarra con tu ayuda. ❤

[@michellebabin7582]

OMG thank you so much. It’s helping me very much

[@TheBecks320]

Thank you for teaching. Make my chords easier. From West Covina Ca.🎉

[@vigenisayan984]

Thank you so much Bernadette.

[@jamesrussell3189]

Great strumming practice for beginners! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!❤

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I love this song!! You make it easy and possible 😅 You are the best music teacher👏👏👏

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Very refreshing way to learn thank you😊

[@Lebaron1967]

Lovely personality and a great lesson. Thanks

[@user-us4fr4cs8u]

Very good teacher for beginners. Many thanks. All the best

[@palavrashenrique]

Great teaching. Loved it !

[@ahickman360]

Awesome Bernadette. Chord strumming pattern really seemed to make a big impact on this song!! And yes- play with JOY!! =D

[@rainbowwarriorsrising6984]

Thank you! Your teaching style is very calming, and I love the little reminders to breath and to enjoy the learning🎸💖😊

[@symd9198]

Really well done video - appreciate it!

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Its like being taught by an angel. Thank you.

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Nicely done! Fantastic!!!

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Thanks. So many versions. Trying this one

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[@joemanson2217]

Thanks! You taught me to play one of my favorite songs, and now I can do it for myself And do it with rhythm 😊

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[@MK1-SK2]

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[@Hasti-2004]

Thanks for the great tutorial

[@edoardorenzi]

Thanks thanks TOP hello from ITALY I'm beginner 👋🏻👋🏻

[@danielsilish]

Hello Bernadette, you're an amazing teacher, with lots of Patience. thank you so much for helping ppl like me

[@rockingdanteachingman]

Hey Bernadette, this is a great tutorial. You are a wonderful teacher. I really enjoy all your guitar lessons. I hope you are well.

[@heinhonk4219]

Great lesson!!! The Eagles top Hit, learned in half an hour! Thank you very much! ❤

[@hectorsoto8784]

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[@permana1210]

You truly are a talented and brilliant teacher. Thank you 🙏

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[@denisemay3996]

Loved this video, but was hoping to hear you sing it at the end as you played. Thank you!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻💫

[@mainku]

Thanks for the easy lesson. It's really good to learn from you. It's really fun practicing. ❤😍

[@huggybear539]

Pretty song .. Nice tutorial.. thanks

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simply amazing...

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You are a fantastic teacher; I was struggling a lot to understand strumming, but the way you taught us is incredible.❤ By the way, you are so beautiful!😺 Love from Pakistan! 🙋🏻 🙋🏻

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So cool so pretty so warm...... best I saw

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Lovely ❤ And the lesson was the most useful and fun and I learned a great song! Thank you😀❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

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Thank you for this very useful lesson !

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