Hotel California - Guitar Solo Lesson! Note-for-Note with Tabs!

Usually I start the video with a full performance of the solo I am teaching. However, the music publisher that owns the rights to the song made me remove it. Apparently, they thought it sounded too close to the original. I should be flattered, but it is a bit upsetting given the time and energy it took to pull it together properly. Oh well, I hope you enjoy this lesson :)
Interested in my custom tabs for this? Keep reading below.
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I appreciate any support as these videos take a significant amount of my free time to create. Rock on! :)
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4) Add a Note, including the name of this song or video, and also your email address.
After I have received confirmation on my end, and everything looks good, I will email you a copy. Thanks!
Section One (Felder) - 0:42
Section Two (Felder) - 3:17
Section Three (Felder) - 6:18
Section Four (Felder) - 10:09
Section Five (Walsh) - 12:55
Section Six (Walsh) - 15:59
Section Seven (Walsh) - 18:52
Section Eight (Walsh) - 22:42
Section Eight (Felder harmony) - 25:49
Section Nine (Felder) - 26:23
Section Ten (Walsh) - 28:10
Section Eleven (Felder), Option A - 30:34
Section Eleven (Felder), Option B - 33:45
Section Eleven (Walsh) - 37:30
Section Twelve (Felder) - 39:50
Section Twelve (Walsh) - 40:43
Section Thirteen (Felder) - 41:30
Section Thirteen (Walsh) - 42:58
Section Fourteen (Felder) - 44:07
Section Fourteen (Walsh) - 45:11
Section Fifteen (Felder) - 46:12
Section Fifteen (Walsh) - 47:45
Section Sixteen (Felder) - 48:42
Section Sixteen (Walsh) - 49:47

[@jetd9716]

Your lesson on this is the most thorough and easiest one I have found so far in all KZbin to follow. There was some areas I was stuck on and you help me clarify those for me. Thx a bunch. Keep rocking!!

[@richblack8534]

Great lesson. Always wanted to learn this and now,at 75, you have helped me to do that!

[@luispires1076]

Dear Sir many thanks for this wonderful clear and precise tutorial! I learned a lot from you!

[@lespaul2238]

There are just no words to express just how incredibly AWESOME this lesson is!!! The notation is pure perfection....the way it's sectioned off and your ability to play it absolutely perfect both a slow speed and up to speed is truly AMAZING!!! I just wanted to say thank you a million times over for this, as well as, sharing your talent with us guitarist hoping to reach your level of playing one day!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you! :)

[@richardgarcia1793]

No Doubt, THE BEST lesson on KZbin. Love it!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@tubularbill]

By far the best lesson of this solo on KZbin. Easy to understand the notation seems right on. Thanks so much for posting!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you Bill! Glad you liked it! :)

[@Musicsports]

One of my favorite solos to play. I play the harmonized section alittle differently because of just one guitarist, but great job.

[@djay6651]

Here before the Eagles swoop in and snatch it off the 'Tube.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Swoop in? Was that a pun? :)

[@djay6651]

@@PDXguitarfreak

[@dr123hall]

You should define “Swooping Eagles” as more specifically, the Don Henley “Heavy Hand - Fickle Finger of Fate.”

[@noclu4u384]

I see what you did there .

[@boblonghurst5111]

Thanks Dave. This is one of those all time greats, that have scared me to attempt. Now at 77, with your expert help, I'M NAILING IT.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

So glad to hear that, Bob. My favorite comment of the day!

[@amg721]

the best lesson forever

[@user-nu7xx7pc1d]

amazing lesson!!!!

[@johnnyromero3336]

Well Done Sir, I have been wanting to learn this for al long time now. No more excuses. Thank you!

[@wkmetaal]

This is a nice way to learn it,thnxs.

[@jharrismsu]

Incredible lesson! Instantly subscribed. Your "boxes method of teaching is so good, you should patent it! Best teacher of a solo on the internet. Going to surf your site all day, hoping to find a lesson on the Eruopa version from Moonflower. Thank you!

[@kevinmorris7722]

I've walked through a few of your lessons now. The approach is fantastic and the real versions are impeccable. I've saved many. Each time I'm ready for another I grab one and you always get me through them. Thanks so much.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks, Kevin. I appreciate that. 👍👍

[@ajayshankarmusic]

Excellent way of explaining, Super,, 🎉❤

[@joshwade737]

The best tutorial I have come across of hotel california in youtube! Box by box, disecting every part in the simplest possible way. You a great teacher to aspiring solo guitarist like me! You made me wanna continue my guitar journey.. Thanks so much! More power to you and your youtube channel.. 🤘💥🎸

[@Azamskkd]

Thank you sir.

[@wellingtonmarreira2694]

Top👏👏👏👏

[@CAP21]

This is awesome! Love your breakdowns brother!👍 They never disappoint😎

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey thanks bro, I try my hardest 😊🎸

[@CAP21]

@@PDXguitarfreak It always shows and it is much appreciated 👍

[@edwincastillo9442]

Thanks for sharing, new subscriber here in Canada.

[@paulmera7677]

Wow! ..the best tutorial, great job! ✨👌

[@stringbean3442]

Really awesome tutorial.. You do a great job of adding the little nuances and have really givem some more insight into the song as well as playing in general... I rate a tutorial as successful when you get to learn more than just the song.. You have really good technique and your tone and timing is really great aswell... Thanx for sharing.

[@trustyaxe]

Awesome, awesome, awesome...as usual! Thank you soo much for putting this one up. Perfectly done. I have no reason to keep putting off learning this one now, lol. Such an iconic and fantastic solo.

[@user-vc9jj8kk7z]

Thanks helpd me a lot, im a pretty begginer guitarist and I going to play with my friends in my school this song. You deserve more subscribers!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you brother, and shalom to you!

[@RoboRocker69]

Hello Mr. freak, I just want to say that you’re awesome! Everything you play a spot on! This channel is my go to when I wanna learn the hard stuff! You rock, sir!

[@daveallsopp4394]

Absolutely brilliant solo tutorial 👍🏻 ……… Strike 1 😂

[@chrisscharenbroch5961]

This is so awesome, great job and thank you!!!!!!!

[@jonathangee7902]

Fantastic! ive been looking for a guide for this and the fact that you go through it slowly step by step is a really great way of teaching. I find the sections really helpful is it puts what your playing into your mind, and the fact that the whole solo is all in one video is really helpful so thank you very much!

[@pascalpoli3391]

Amazing lesson ! The ultimate vidéo to learn Hôtel California solo.. thanks very much 😊

[@robmaloney5845]

Thank you SO MUCH sir! The effort you have put into this lesson is appreciated so much!

[@MrAnthony000004]

your lessons are really the best on you tube

[@MLFranklin]

Love the detailed coaching.

[@ismailraja8734]

Master ❤

[@abrahamgandhi5465]

This is the best solo of hotel California I've come across..I love it..I would appreciate if you can do other eagles songs as well, like peaceful easy feeling, lying eyes, take it easy , one of this nights etc .thankyou very much...your awesome.

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Total accuracy magazine tab & demo way back in 1990 taught me (the intro )--to slide --9 --11 th fret --that was 30 years ago --maybe they got it wrong ?--anyhow --the rest is superb ---!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks! I original learned from Guitar for The Practicing Musician in the late 80s, so around the same time. Was always so much fun to get those magazines in the mail each month. :)

[@Ilmomentopresente-jt2gz]

Sei incredibile! Si vede che ti diverti molto a suonare ed ad insegnare ... Ti avessi conosciuto 20 anni fa a quest'ora sarei una bravissima chitarrista! Infinitamente grata 😘

[@johnallison2146]

Great lesson as usual. Must say that just playing one guitar part the Felder stuff works best. Thanks again 🎸

[@ThorsonMooreMusic]

really amazing excellent work. thank you so much

[@colinclement2752]

I'm learning this on a 100$ Orangewood acoustic fml

[@tonybommarito4566]

Thanks!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you Tony!

[@TheGuitarFretZone]

Great job- like all your videos, also its a fun solo to play!!

[@MLFranklin]

Can you unpack the solo for the Beatles' "She's a Woman"? Lots of lessons out there that either don't quite do it right or do it right, but skip the technique of how to do it. From how you covered this one, I know you are the one to do it and teach it right. Please?

[@vinnd2163]

awesome bro perfect

[@gregmahogany]

i love eagles they take your earnings

[@divadgnol67]

This one was so much fun to earn brother, thank you thank you. I know you've mentioned it before but how do we support you and get access to your tabs again? Too much '80s metal has melted my brain. Lol

[@PDXguitarfreak]

LOL thanks brother Dave! In the description of the video, I always list the ways to make donations and/or buy tabs. Happy Friday! 😎🎸

[@divadgnol67]

Sorry for starting a new comment thread.

[@bachhoavantho6357]

Cảm ơn bạn, đã hướng dẫn rất chi tiết và nhiệt tình

[@ramessesvivivi]

Eagles are gonna get ya!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

LOL I'm ready! :)

[@ramessesvivivi]

@@PDXguitarfreak Glad to hear that! LOL

[@rivarossi3095]

Great job!What gear do you use for the Don Felder part?

[@magnusdeep455]

Gooood

[@mrguitarcovers4364]

Thanks for the lesson 🔥🎸 I was wondering also is there variations in pick attack in this solo for example the force that you hit the strings ?

[@vianeicorazza7487]

OBRIGADO POR ENSINAR TÃO GOOD

[@divadgnol67]

Dave, I did the PayPal thingy. But I didnt add a note or my email address. Is there another way I can get that to you?

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey Dave, that was very generous of you! You ROCK! As for my email, I just sent you a message thru the PayPal system, if that didn’t work let me know! 🤘🏼

[@donniesavage2051]

Why does he been down on the sevens but he bends up on the 10 I don't understand

[@alcondragon]

I'll try to keep Don Henley busy and cut his internet cable.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

LOL 😇

[@cameroniannazzone9294]

I follow your tabs on Hotel California solo, I noticed that yours is so much different to most on KZbin. Its hard to know if we are learning it correctly if we cant hear your version played by yourself. The Harmony section is the one that really is off the scale compared to everyone else playing it. I love yours as it seems the easist but not sure if its correct.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

KZbin was forced to remove my original video that included the performance, by someone claiming to own the rights to the original song. Apparently, my performance was too close to the original 😉. However, because of your request, I have uploaded a video on the Rumble website, showing me perform the solo. Because it is a new upload over there, it is not showing up in searches, but you can use this web address: rumble.com/v3q5wn7-hotel-california-guitar-solo-with-tabs.html

[@alialbrahim3465]

I use TH3 amp simulator and I don't know how to get the same tune plz help

[@noclu4u384]

It was played through a vox super reverb I think .

[@erinhansen2326]

Hello. Thanks for the awesome tutorial! What is the turn around time for tabs? I purchased a few days ago - thanks!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hi Erin, I emailed the tabs to you a little over 48 hours ago. Can you check your email again?

[@erinhansen2326]

@@PDXguitarfreak Got the tabs -- thank you!

[@robowizard6132]

Bending with the pinky? Why tho, it makes it harder

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Sure, but being able to do so only makes you more versatile :)

[@npcnamedlaila6842]

2:13

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

I an sorry ----the intro starts on the 9 th fret String --NOT the 3 rd ---that long slide sounds off !

[@PDXguitarfreak]

I am 100% confident it starts at the 3rd fret. If you have the capability to do so, try taking the original track and slowing it down to somewhere between 50 and 75% speed. Then isolate that slide and listen carefully. Thanks, and best of luck to you in learning the solo :)

[@Gman737e]

Great vids, i feel like you always cover solos and close to the oroginal as possible

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thank you, Peter, that is my goal :)

[@Gman737e]

@@PDXguitarfreak it also helps that it is very easy to follow, you have done well with how you layout the vids/teach us.