How to Play Hotel California (easy)

How to Play Hotel California (easy)
In this guitar lesson, we teach you how to play Hotel California by the Eagles on guitar.
The song Hotel California is a classic song that is very recognizable and a lot of fun to play on guitar. In this guitar lesson, we teach how to play this song using beginner guitar chords and a beginner strumming pattern. Even though this is an easy version of Hotel California, it still contains some trickier guitar chords if you are a beginner, but we will also show you some easier versions of those chords.
The guitar chords you will use in Hotel California are A min, E Maj, G Maj, D Maj, D min C Maj and F Maj. Most of these are easy beginner chords, but a couple are a little more difficult to play (especially for the beginner guitar player), so we will also show you some alternative ways to play these chords.
If you are trying to learn how to play Hotel California on guitar, you don't want to miss this guitar lesson.
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[@axelduh2638]

This helps so much thank you!🙏

[@bambinolla]

Finally I can play Hotel California ! The instructions on timing and strumming nailed it for me ! Thanks Troy !

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! Glad yit helped you out. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@WhatDoUDesire]

2023 and this is the best tutorial on yt! ❤

[@rgburritoes959]

you explain it without rush like teaching the song to a beginner, i appreciate that ty!

[@Studio33guitar]

Excellent! Thanks for the comment. I hope you find my other videos helpful too! How long have you been playing?

[@dallandiana6050]

I'm a beginner and your video is the only one i could follow easily. Thank you so much!!!! 🙏 Still struggling a lot with F and C 🙈 but the rest is fine, thanks a lot!!! 🥰

[@kevinh9262]

Just learned to fingerpick the intro, so was looking for a good strumming fill for the verses and chorus. Thank you!

[@Bertdevries4865]

Hi there. My name is Bert and I wanna 3 thank you for this lesson. I loved every second of it. Learning so much. So happy to have you here on KZbin. All your effort begins to pay off. Bert de Vries from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@Studio33guitar]

Excellent! Thank you for the kind words! how long have you been playing guitar?

[@Bertdevries4865]

@@Studio33guitar I just play guitar for about 6 months.

[@poolsidepenguin]

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[@ashanesmusicdiary4972]

@@poolsidepenguin don’t be mean

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Wow a. Clear way to learn a great song 🎶 😎🎸thank you !!!!!

[@user-zp6vp1hg9m]

Great song. Thanks for this lesson. Any additional Eagles song would be cool

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Troy, You do such a good job of breaking down songs like “Hotel California” and making them simple (in a good way) and easy to understand for regular folks who are just in the early stages of learning to play the guitar.

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you Joanne. I appreciate the support! How has your progress been going?

[@HornoDevilDawg]

Troy, This is my first time watching one of your song training videos. Very clear and concise, easy to follow sequence. I am a late bloomer, 57 years old and just got my first guitar for Christmas as a gift from my wife. I haven't checked out your site yet, but I am on my way after I post this message. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@Studio33guitar]

Hi Kevin, thank you very much. Yes m happy to hear you found the videos helpful. Learning an instrument is harder as we get older, but you can do it. You’ll find it’s an uphill battle for the first few months especially; your hands aren’t going to do what you want them to. But don’t give up! Keep going and eventually it will all click and come together! I’m happy to help with questions along the way!

[@HornoDevilDawg]

I signed up for your monthly lesson plan. I find yours to fit my needs much better than the others, especially the "G/Tricks" site. I just finished Strumming Patterns 2, very helpful. Looking forward to the next lessons tomorrow.

[@Studio33guitar]

That’s great! Thank you very much. I’m glad to hear you are enjoying it!

[@richardfox1605]

Excellent I to am a late bloomer at 56 been playing for four years and love this tutorial.

[@Studio33guitar]

@@richardfox1605 Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Let me know if there are other songs you'd like me to teach!

[@johnnybgood2887]

This is most definitely one of the very top guitar tutorial sites on KZbin. (New Subscriber)

[@Studio33guitar]

Hi, thank you for the comment (I just saw it now) I'm glad you liked it. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@johnnybgood2887]

@@Studio33guitar I mostly play the drums (not professionally) but been nibbling at the guitar on n off. So by musical standards I'd say I'm a beginner at best. Thank you for the videos n friendly comment.

[@Studio33guitar]

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[@jamespowell7730]

As a beginner, I find your instructions are excellent and easy to follow. I will keep trying until I get it.

[@Studio33guitar]

Excellent! Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked it. Let me know if there are other songs you would like me to teach!

[@belaiantarimu9946]

Thanks for the lesson

[@Studio33guitar]

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[@holyrose911]

The Best Guitar Lessons ever learned, thank you very much

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed this and the other ones you have left comments on. I appreciate that!

[@butchchiochon7791]

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[@Studio33guitar]

That’s a great one! I’ll add it to the list!

[@alaincote3436]

Thank you very much! Very well explained.

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you, I’m glad you found it helpful! How long have you been playing guitar?

[@shirleyannie798]

I must say ! Your videos are so so good and the instructions and timing in strumming was kudos!... Thank you for such videos and keep doing this please. From India!

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you very much for the comment and compliment! I’m glad you found them helpful! How long have you been playing guitar?

[@shirleyannie798]

@@Studio33guitarYour welcome. I am a beginner and just around 6 months and still learning .

[@dowaliby1]

Great lesson. These chords sound excellent in the open position with the capo. Beautiful looking and sounding Is that a Gibson J 45? I recently picked one up in the cherry red color and I love is.

[@vermhot]

Dude this was amazing !!

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Did you learn to play it?

[@timkimbler6768]

Which capo do you recommend? Sorry I couldn’t find the link on my iPhone. Just may I have trouble finding links. Thanks.

[@andygualtieri64]

Great breakdown and we’ll understood 👍🏻

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@bonefixer100]

You are an awesome teacher. Thank you. Love your course in Udemy also!!!

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you for the support!

[@rebexeber9591]

o when I searched up easy this is too easy nice tutor doe im tryna find a very challenging version nice tutorial doe

[@Havron12345]

Nice way to simplify... Many Thanks

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@johnrice4048]

Excellent Lesson. Very good break down of each of the chords. You keep it things simple but well explained.

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@johnrice4048]

@@Studio33guitar I have been playing for less than a year. I find your approach to online lessons very good. I have purchased 2 of your courses through Udemy and they have been very valuable for me.

[@Studio33guitar]

@@johnrice4048 That’s awesome to hear! Thank you for the support!

[@davekennedy8626]

Nice! Wish I had stumbled onto your channel 2 years ago when I first attempted this song. Kind of have it down pretty good after a while trying to “finger” it out. Only real difference to your lesson is my preference of E7 to Emaj. I think it adds character to the unresolved chord shapes (start on Am and finish on E or E7). Lovely clear lesson, though.

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you for this comment, I just saw it now. I'm glad you liked the video. Yes, the E7 will definitely give it a different flavor. I'll try that out!

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[@erdogan330]

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[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you very much for the comment! I’m glad you enjoyed it. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@samanjayasuriya810]

very simple explain thanks

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! Are you learning to play?

[@chriscarlson7809]

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[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! Happy new year to you too!

[@dianamarieabbott3880]

Thanks 😊

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! Can you play it?

[@thedustykeratometer8570]

Nicely Done!

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you!

[@sjp8201]

First time seeing your videos. Well done! I like your approach. New subscriber now.

[@Studio33guitar]

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[@codykoch8342]

Don felder actually played it higher on fourth or fifth Fret because of don henley voice being to high

[@bonefixer100]

You seem like you have a lot of patience to teach…and I sense the passion, essential in a great teacher.

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! I do really enjoy it. I love helping other people succeed in learning to play! It’s very rewarding. How long have you been playing!

[@paulleech2142]

Just started and this video helped me a lot, thanks

[@Studio33guitar]

Sorry for the late reply, just saw this. I'm glad you found it helpful. Are you able to play this song now?

[@paulleech2142]

Getting there, only just started the guitar so I think I was trying to run before I could walk haha

[@charlieseagle2120]

Excellent Tutorial! Are You Playing a Gibson J45? Nice Guitar!

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! Yes that is a J-45; I love it. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@desmo5514]

Can't find the chord chart download on website. Where do I click on the site Thanks in advance Neil

[@Studio33guitar]

Hi, thanks for watching! The link is in the description, but here it is also - studio33guitarlessons.com/free-lessons/how-to-play-hotel-california/ Scroll down to the blue box that says “Download Chord Chart” Thanks again!

[@RajeevKumar-cq6ui]

Nice lesson

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! Are you learning to play guitar?

[@RajeevKumar-cq6ui]

@@Studio33guitar Yes

[@earldean2799]

Thank you for the lesson but, my question is do they use a capo, change tuning , play in standard live?

[@Studio33guitar]

Hi thanks for watching. I don’t know the answer to that off hand, but it is very common for artists to play in lower keys when performing live. Also when there is more than one guitar playing, often one will use a capo and play different voicings of the chords. Hope this helps

[@arthurmabeejr8752]

Wow! Is that Don Ross? If it is he has lost an incredible amount of weight? Anyway, very good tutorial on Hotel California.

[@Studio33guitar]

Haha Not Don Ross, but thanks for watching!

[@dwiatrak]

Great lesson. Every beginner can easily follow. You are a great teacher. Thank you.

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@franklemonakis9763]

thank you so much

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you for watching! Did you learn to play it ?

[@franklemonakis9763]

@@Studio33guitar yes yes such an iconic sound! With the inspiration to learn it, I went to my music room, picked up on of my 12 strings and in minutes I had that part of the song. I don't play electric although I have 2 les Paul's. I prefer acoustic guitar. Thank you so much

[@kiransravanthi8299]

Please keep a lesson on beleiver easy one

[@eladiobalen5634]

Nice idol

[@Studio33guitar]

Idol? Thanks for watching

[@ppg19782]

Nice guitar.....what brand? Awesome tutorial....very challenging 👏 Ty Much blessings 🙌 🎸🎸🎸🤘🤘🤘😎😎😎🎵🎵🎵

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. How long have you been playing guitar? The one in this video is a Gibson J-45

[@ppg19782]

@@Studio33guitar a long long long long time....am half century old and want to get back into the journey again. If you don't keep up with it, you forget all of it.😶😶 Part of my bucket list 😜😜😜😜 Ty for responding. Much blessings 🙌 🎸🎸🎸🎵🎵🎵🤘🤘🤘😎😎😎

[@Studio33guitar]

@@ppg19782 Awesome! Guitar is such a great instrument. One of the things I love is you will never know it all; there’s always more to learn! Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you enjoy some of my other video too. Let me know if you have any specific song requests!

[@ppg19782]

@@Studio33guitar 😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸

[@The2Frank]

🤠🎸👍

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you for watching!

[@sunshinepickers7108]

Excellent lesson, Troy! Hotel California is one of my favorites and I love how you made learning it on guitar so simple. Sounds great on my Fender 12 string. I've liked and subscribed, thank you very much. Mike

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you very much Mike! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hotel California is an amazing classic. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@sunshinepickers7108]

@@Studio33guitar I started playing in college. Played for a few years then got a full time job, married ,kids and played occasionally for 30 plus years. I recently retired and and am playing all the time. I bought a Fender CD 60 SCE 12 string as a retirement gift to myself.

[@Studio33guitar]

@@sunshinepickers7108 What a great gift! Congrats on retirement. Enjoy! Besides the Eagles, what other bands/ artists do you enjoy?

[@bonefixer100]

I wish I could hear you through the complete song

[@chuangsangma5919]

Original cord BMinor

[@petewentz3528]

Hotel has an incredibly recognizable and seductive chord progression, but playing it so that it sounds like the recording requires learning a myriad of intricate guitar fills, arpeggios, strumming nuances and lead guitar chops. Campfire doesn't cut it here.

[@Studio33guitar]

I agree, but this was meant to be a simplified version so that a beginner could play it. Thanks for watching. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@dennylibertario2246]

@@Studio33guitar I understand and retract any inference about the quality of the lesson. I've played off and on for over 50 years.

[@tarantula4425]

Hi, could you do Mad World by Tears for Fears please

[@Studio33guitar]

Thanks for watching! I'll add your suggestion to the list!

[@rodulfomongaya3141]

thank you Sir, its so amazing😆😆😆😆

[@Studio33guitar]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@rodulfomongaya3141]

last year, I know the simple chords, during quarantine, my friend😆😆😆

[@Studio33guitar]

@@rodulfomongaya3141 Ahh yes, many people started playing guitar due to quarantine! Let me know if there are other songs you would like me to teach!

[@CheesyBuckle]

At 5:40 you say C major but you strum a C chord, which is it? That kinda confused me lol

[@Studio33guitar]

Hi, thanks for the comment. I hope I can help clarify, but I'm not completely clear on your question. I say C major and play C major. What is the confusion exactly?

[@shawnhuff3920]

The original version they never used a capo ... to play the song .. Bm F# A E G D Em F# ....

[@Studio33guitar]

Thanks for the comment. Yes that’s right, the original doesn’t use a capo. That is why I titled this as the “Easy” version. Some of those barre chords will be challenging for beginners. Thanks for watching!

[@surjo6695]

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[@Studio33guitar]

Does this mean you liked it? 😃

[@dazpaps2848]

If giving beginners lessons please give lessons without extra equipment such as the guitar capo, beginners don't start with capo's

[@Studio33guitar]

Thanks for the comment. The reason I showed it with a capo is because without it you would need to use barre chords which are even less beginner friendly. If you don’t have a capo, you can still play these chord shapes and add the capo later. I also provided a link in the description where you can get one quick on Amazon. Thanks for watching!

[@dazpaps2848]

@@Studio33guitar bar chords was how i began, and bar chords should be for beginners. If they can't do bar chords, then don't bother playing guitar.

[@Studio33guitar]

Barre chords are definitely an important element of playing guitar, but for beginners it is one of the most difficult. Good for you for learning them right away! Most people can’t. Also, learning to play with a capo is an important skill, it’s not just a cheat method! How long have you been playing guitar?

[@josesamano7491]

You take to much time explaining the f chord

[@kk-px7lu]

sounded terrible.