HOTEL CALIFORNIA SOLO - how to play / guitar lesson / tutorial (part 1)

The guitar solo of Hotel California by the Eagles. Learn how to play every detail in this lesson tutorial.
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This is part one as played by Don Felder, links to part 2 / 3 down here ⬇⬇⬇
Part 2 is available here : • HOTEL CALIFORNIA SOLO ...
Part 3 is available here : • HOTEL CALIFORNIA SOLO ...
This is the first part in deconstructing the guitar solo of the album version for the Eagles Hotel California. Despite having already a bucketload of tutorials on KZbin I think there is a few misconceptions to address, especially concerning the album version. Even Felder and Walsh have changed the solos quite a bit during years of live playing, but the recorded version remains a masterpiece full of nuances.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro/ performance
1:25 Lick 1
4:00 Lick 2
5:55 Lick 3
8:25 Lick 4
13:36 Lick 5
15:48 Slow practice performace
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[@albertolombardimusic]

Check out my guitar courses here : lessons.albertolombardi.com/ Thanks for leaving your thoughts down in the comments!

[@sorenutube]

Finally got it. I´ve been trying to play this part correct since 1978 - with poor luck. Now I have the bricks to build it and all I need to do is practice - which is the easy part, when you know what to do. So thanks A LOT!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Really glad it helped!

[@tangotango256]

Keep jammin' brother !!!!!!!!!! I'm with ya !!

[@yasmeenmohamed5854]

❤

[@ryansilver5497]

Thank you for using the name of the notes versus just the fret/string . It’s nice to hear the name of the note

[@williedelarosa7771]

You're the man! This is got to be the best Tutorial available to mankind. Thanks for your dedication and sharing your awesome talent.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thanks Willie

[@justinkimberlyrowley4465]

Man I played guitar for 6 years before I got married and had kids. I was in a couple bands, played a few bars etc, but I could only ever play rythem. To watch a tutorial like this wouldn't help me much, as I just couldn't seem to wrap my mind around it. Fast forward 7 years and my babies are getting older leaving me some free time to play and it's like I'm a whole different person watching this. It seems laughable that I couldn't chew this before but now it seems totally digestible. I'm glad I kept guitar in mind on the back burner all this time.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Yeah man, keep at it!

[@musicoffcommunity]

Amazing job Alberto! Can't wait to see the second part too!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Cheers friends!

[@gdw3]

I often say that it's the little bits of expression that make a great solo and guitar player. I love how you have done your homework and really listened to what was being played. Nice work and technique!

[@etoledo936]

I've seen lots and lots of tutorials and covers But this one is the best by far God job sir Keep it up 🎉

[@maryalferez4204]

Sir, you are like Mr Nicola Gugoski....giving.....you dont hold back in your tutorring your music to the beginners..thank you from Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines...hope all will so, so us beginners can follo up easily

[@Pusongmamon413]

the best tutorial for Hotel Calif I've seen so far.

[@samsamtheguitarman]

Been looking for someone to teach me this one for 30 years, think I just found him! Great job Alberto 🙌

[@BigJakGuitarLessons]

WOW! I'VE GOT IT! Best lesson on this solo! Great Job! 😁

[@Max-jm6md]

I'm very glad I came across this, I've been playing parts of the solo wrong without realizing it. Hopefully I can shave off the learned mistakes without too much trouble. Thank you.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Absolutely!

[@iankennethgilbert1588]

Finally, I saw the perfect tutorial for this song 👌🏻

[@moskvich1985]

Really good explanation. That’s what I expect from a good teacher. Thanks a lot. Finally I got it … after 30 years :-)

[@danielfrancoismalherbe6803]

You and your patience is amazing, dude

[@ruthrodriguez4458]

Gracias, Alberto! Excelente y muy clara explicación de este solo. Ya lo estoy tocando, gracias a tu trabajo y a tu paciencia. Soy tu nuevo alumna...

[@jamesshepherd7727]

This is a great tutorial. Really cleared up a few parts I was doing incorrectly. I knew it was wrong but couldn’t figure out what it was till now. Your teaching of this was spot on. I will now be able to correct my problems and make it sound just right. This solo is epic and may be my all time favorite. Just like the song you know what it is in the first 4 notes. Very recognizable by anyone who listened to classic rock. I am subscribed to your channel now to see more great lessons. Thanks

[@RickMathers-wu9kt]

Excellent, I have been learning a lot from your videos. Thank you for keeping it real 👍

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thanks Rick!

[@thiagoandes2951]

Thank you..i will learn this. This is one of tne most famous solo I would like to learn.

[@briankierans2926]

Fantastic! Love it.❤

[@ugodiana1812]

My new best tutorial of this solo! E congrats per l'inglese

[@keithdmello]

Absolutely incredible

[@turdferguson7348]

Been wanting to learn that song since l was a kid.. Gave up when l was in my teens.. I saw a Don Felder video the other day and finally learned the right chords.. Now, learning the solo is really fun.. Nice job on the video.. Thank you

[@albertolombardimusic]

Yeah, go for it!

[@hkzin]

Just great! Thank you very much my friend.

[@el1221le]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ALL EXPLICATIONS ITS PERFECT

[@distorteddejavu5381]

Thank you so much for sharing everything in derails. Like pre bends stuffs.. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us🙏🙏

[@SUPERLEADSMUSIC]

Very detailed. Thanks for sharing.

[@albertolombardimusic]

💛💛

[@dougsmith8430]

This is OUTSTANDING LESSON! Thank you Alberto! I just subscribed! 🎸🎶

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thank you!

[@stephenstrang590]

Unbelievable video! and doing this popular musical behemoth the justice it deserves.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thanks Stephen 🎸

[@hcl1969ma]

merci pour ce tuto ... c'est bien expliqué pour qu'un newbie qui a acheté sa première guitare il y a 1 an et demi !

[@justinreaser8268]

This is absolutely incredible. You have a amazing ability to teach Guitar.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thanks Justin

[@alphaomega3633]

I played this wrong my whole life even at gigs lol but something tells me i'm about to play it right. Thanks for the time and effort. This video is what we needed.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Glad it helps 💛

[@ericpayen4636]

thank you so much!!! so clear makes it doable

[@albertolombardimusic]

Great 💛🎸

[@benkandler6373]

Thank you so much!

[@beezer12washingbeard6]

Great lesson thank you!

[@AndreaLandini1]

Prima di aver visto questo video non avevo mai sentito una riproduzione che fosse identica all'originale. Spero di arrivare un giorno ad avere le capacità che servono per suonare questo solo ed allora lo studierò da qui! Eccezionale!

[@fabio151259]

Spettacolo Puro 🥃🥃

[@tangotango256]

Alberto ... you are the man !!! i've played this since the 80s and you have broken this down to a science !!! BRAVO !! i always played it with my perception and with feeling and perhaps close to your tutorial although not note for note bend for bend BUT really close, no one ever noticed lol ....BUT i had to watch this because you have nailed this without a doubt .. beautiful song and a beautiful person trying to share with the millions that have heard this time and again never understanding the complexities of the artists' contributions to this song ... i have truly been blessed to come across a musician such as you to delve into the intricacies of this masterpiece ... God bless my musical brother !!!!!!!!! Subscribed for sure !!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thanks man, I appreciate your kind comment, and happy to help!

[@andredecaires2]

Great lesson

[@niallquinn6320]

Phenomenal lesson my friend. I don't understand how you don't have way more views and subscribers. I only came across your channel last night by chance. Ive been looking for a video for a long time teaching how to play this incredible solo properly.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thanks Niall, well KZbin is a strange game. Welcome 🙏

[@indiaindepth]

I know why. It's that he uses the names of the notes instead of telling string+fret. Puts off beginners who don't have the fretboard memorized yet. Incredible lesson, though.

[@meganostra6633]

@@indiaindepth Ya, wish he'd finish it tho

[@askbrettmanning]

This is fantastic instruction. Very easy to follow

[@albertolombardimusic]

Cheers!

[@user-sc3bd8hi3g]

Чудово,прекрасне виконання!!!

[@BillyTwanger]

Fantastico, chiaro, perfetto !

[@albertolombardimusic]

Grazie!

[@lorenzomelo2570]

muito m=bom meu amigo boa didatica boa explicação agora aprendi de verdade

[@stephenstrang590]

At the end I couldnt help myself but say mmmmm. So sweet when he played it slow.

[@davulcu64st]

Tu ringrazio con tutto il mio cuore ..un video stupendissimo !

[@albertolombardimusic]

Grazie! 💛

[@merv0177]

Brilliant mate love it

[@albertolombardimusic]

Cheers !

[@ronaldpapa8182]

Beautiful job!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Cheers Ronald

[@shaynemclachlan5875]

you are a brilliant teacher thank you so much!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Cheers!

[@barrylengbl]

Hi there are plenty of tutorials on you tube for the solo in HC.. but urs is the best my friend .. I'm born again guitarist..my life has been in music since I was 8yrs old but seriously from 14.. I've had success as a record producer & songwriter especially in the states .. but I didn't realise what immense pleasure I got from challenging my capabilities & u have been instrumental in reawakening that pleasure.. many thanks 😊

[@albertolombardimusic]

Hey Barry, I can relate to that since I also produce records here in Italy and sometimes the guitar gets a little dusty in the corner. Go find my songs that I produced and were mixed by Clearmountain (Start Again, Home, Rich) Thanks for your kind words 💛

[@barrylengbl]

@@albertolombardimusic thanks for ur reply.. I used my guitar to create songs & pruduce my own product .. I didn't feel the need to replicate other peoples music ..mistake.. I recently..over lockdown, bought a whole bunch of guitars .. which has re awoken my desire to learn again.. & ur tutorials are great source of inspiration.. thank u .. I will check out ur track .. I don't know where ur in Italy but its one of my favourite places .. I've worked & extended that into some fabulous downtime there.. love the culture ..the architecture.. & lifestyle ..

[@Abaggie81]

thank you very much for this

[@albertolombardimusic]

Cheers

[@achikavengergarohills3048]

Thanks

[@oiblin999]

Thank you very very much !!! Grazzi !

[@albertolombardimusic]

:D

[@dannycox9259]

Thanks!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thank you Danny 💛🎸

[@rodrigovinicius5475]

Tks Maestro!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Sure 💛

[@rayladeojen1594]

Thank you!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Sure 🎸

[@goten2831]

you are amazing, thank you for this (Heart)

[@albertolombardimusic]

[@francescovidotto2418]

Thank you so much for this precious gift Alberto! Considering the great amount of bendings in this solo, I just wondering what string gauge you used in this video.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thank you! I use d'addario 10s

[@dananfitzpatrick_]

very easy to follow. I have been struggling with thius one ND MISSING GIGS

[@k9taxi]

This was a fantastic lesson in that you explained all the subtle nuances of the solo. Best solo lesson I have found. BTW, when you played the practice solo at the end, what speed was that? Maybe 75% speed?

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thank you, not sure About the speed was kinda random

[@unsainted3846]

wait i wanna know how does the sound change a bit when u bend cause like in my guitar the sound doesn't change, it stays the same, apart from that this was rlly helpful thank uuu🫶🏻

[@CraigDAllen-sr2zb]

Excellent

[@albertolombardimusic]

[@vinodek]

I corrected many of my mistakes from this tutorial.. Thank you so much.

[@vinodek]

Are you using 9 or 10 gauge strings?

[@albertolombardimusic]

10 :)

[@user-fc1hp8ey1i]

Hi! I try to play some parts of this solo in one position, if it start 11 fret I don't run on all frets..my position 7 fret and up)

[@thenewberrym.c.914]

Sub'ed.

[@jonnifjader]

Fantastic lesson! Grazie mille! Can you tell what gear you use to get that beautiful sound? Reverb maybe? And some pedal? I'm a beginner and have a Strat type guitar. Greetings from Svezia!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Yes it's a OCD pedal, plus a little reverb

[@peterpigna9505]

Sempre il numero 1

[@albertolombardimusic]

Grazie Peter!

[@pietrosaverino5588]

BRAVO..........IN APSOLUTO...........UNICO,,,,,,,,,TANTI SALUTI ALBERTO.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Ciao Pietro!

[@thripletree1639]

how do you set the amp perfectly

[@bjohnson515]

Bravo

[@albertolombardimusic]

Grazie

[@user-mz5by6ck5g]

what are the amp settings for this solo

[@cmdrefstathiusplacidus9003]

the lick right before 6.00 of your video, I was taught differently. trill at the 12th fret off the 9th fret, then slide down to 7th fret and bend up 1/2 step without picking, us thus incorrect?

[@sevjan82]

grazie Alberto

[@albertolombardimusic]

[@rosssantiago737]

Good

[@sikansikan8133]

Please give me backing track of this slow performance in the end

[@paulopestana8183]

Grazie .. Fantastic Obrigado

[@albertolombardimusic]

Gracias Paulo

[@franzbaptista234]

Olá Alberto. Sou Franz from Brazil-São Paulo city. Explêndida e esclarecedora lição deste solo com todos os detalhes de "pegadaS" originais do Mistrer Don Felder. Agora eu aprendi a executá-la com mais precisão. Congratulações e fico muito agradecido. Não querendo abusar do seu talento, você tem a continuidade com solo do Mister Bernie Leadon ?

[@albertolombardimusic]

Obrgiado.. but I don't speak Porto :D

[@jamiedixon4664]

Thank you for the lesson. Respectfully, the camera angle changing constantly is overly distracting.

[@matthew1040]

Yah, I agree. Just show the guitar with the right and left hand and add the tabs. And less face.

[@joseceraia]

Hi Alberto, great lesson Sir, very helpfull.BTW ,from where comes that killer tone pls, Can you explain ?

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thanks Jose, tone is just a OCD pedal into a twin amp

[@rachelcraig6686]

Really great explanation: but I think I just don’t have enough understanding of the neck for this.

[@adamlitchfield3371]

Gràzie Alberto! 🙌🏻 I made good progress with this today

[@albertolombardimusic]

Awesome Adam

[@tandybare]

rarely does anyone play this with the backing track because it's easy to rush the tempo. I consider this to be more advanced due to the need to play in the pocket and even behind tempo in one section while managing bending precisely and with style. Otherwise great tone you have and stressing the ghost notes and nuances with the bends.

[@sikansikan8133]

Need the backing track for slow practice playing

[@julianvidrio6159]

Great tutorial man, is there anyway when you make these kinds of videos that you could acknowledge the fret and string you’re on. Instead of the note itself?

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thank you, many people ask for the opposite..

[@julianvidrio6159]

@@albertolombardimusic oh really, maybe you could say the fret and string and then acknowledge what note it is. Anyways they’re great videos. I’m just not aware of all the notes like that

[@gustavosilas]

Eq and effects?

[@KhryzzlerTalaugon]

Original Solo Thank Sir.So Many Play That Solo Very Wrong.

[@solomonmacwan]

Hi bro..very difficult to learn with this video because not sure which string and note you are playing...confusing camera angles

[@tamdsms]

Ciao Alberto! Once again 🌟, you've hit on, & have shared one of my few, all time favorite, songs . . . some of them I've actually learned, or worked on: like this one (Ha-Ha-Ha 🤡!). This is the last song I worked on. I've got all the chords, both the weird inversions (some CAGED, some piano [I suspect {?}]) & all their more everyday shapes, & maybe 1/3rd of the 1st lead. Picking's no issue. I had a 1954 Custom "Les Paul" once, too 😏. THANK YOU for your 😇 generosity in sharing your insights with the world!!!!! I know you've probably got better things to do, & you may be running behind on 😂 ! Kind regards, enjoy your upcoming gig, & we'll all wait in "heated anticipation" for the next installment of this "Masterclass" (including Dummies like me - Ha-Ha-Ha!). 😏 !

[@albertolombardimusic]

Hold on.. you had a real 1954 les Paul??????

[@tamdsms]

@@albertolombardimusic Yep. paid $400. for it in 1969 / 1970. That would be around $2,989.75 today. It had the lowest / best action I've ever played, with a "Fretless Wonder" neck (it had frets, the action was so low it was just called that, as far as I know). Around 1983s I had to let it go, so I sold it on consignment through a local vintage instrument dealer, who sold it to a Japanese buyer. I think I got about $3,500. for it, which would be around $9,639.41 today. Who truly owns anything, . . . really. At best we can only hope to be well intentioned care takers. I have fond memories of it, but I don't miss it. The pickups were terrible & it weighed a ton, & at $2-3K+ one could easily get a better guitar now-a-days, like a "PRS 'Paul's Guitar' or something with a whammy bar." 😊 . Kind regards!

[@DaNeOMiTe313]

ohhhhh yeahhhhh. idk how many times Ive heard this tasty jam over the years but it is a perfect piece of music front to back. Its a master class in songwriting and melody across the board. They somehow used up the perfect amount of sonic space. Every note from every instrument(vocals included) is perfect and in its rightful place. If you were to take anything out of the mix it would lose too much but also cant be improved upon by adding more. Chefs kiss* That being said…From my first listen in 6th grade to my eventual last, that opening lick at 3:00, that Segway’s into the solo is the probably my favorite guitar lick of all time….although there are “a few” more from this song that could also take that honor lol. Fuck yeah. You killed it btw

[@albertolombardimusic]

A true masterpiece 🎸💛

[@rusjmana6279]

can you make a tutorial for begginers? i dont know to read chords :

[@VaibhavJoshii]

I can’t understand how is that when you’re bending the 9th on b string you’re getting a g note while I get it when I bend it on 7th to 9th, And yes my guitar is in tune

[@Cr4shdufe]

I have a hard time with the double bend at 14:08, it just seems hard to bend it fluidly with only 1 finger strenght

[@albertolombardimusic]

It's hard, but only takes practice. Better to use more than one finger

[@Cr4shdufe]

@@albertolombardimusic Ok thanks :)

[@benheather3948]

Hi Alberto do you have the tab for this ?

[@albertolombardimusic]

Check my website!

[@noeldumagat6381]

Good pm as I make this message hope you can release a tutorial of stairway to heaven the introand specially the solo .hope you can have it in the near future.

[@albertolombardimusic]

Thank you Noel 💛🎸

[@christianariasrivera4553]

MUESTRA LA PARTITURA PASA APRENDER A TOCAR EL SOLO POR FAVOR

[@woah9637]

Im a beginner, why does my bends not reach the supposed pitch?

[@albertolombardimusic]

try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2jbfWt7iqmbiNk

[@monkeyshitstorm]

Man that g# bend to b is killing me, but otherwise learning this is amazing

[@albertolombardimusic]

It's hard

[@curmudgeoniii9762]

What pedals are you using ....

[@albertolombardimusic]

Not sure I remember prob a BB preamp or an OCD

[@robertgutierrez83]

@@albertolombardimusic how do you get that harmonic backdrop to the notes you are playing? It sounds like a synth. Is it one, or is it a pedal? What I like about it is that it gives the solo nice accompaniment. Gives it a polished result.

[@sherryjohnson1206]

Don felder has a lesson for this song on you tube

[@albertolombardimusic]

Yes but he now plays it differently from the record