Advanced Acoustic Guitar Lesson – Learn How to Play Hotel California
Hotel California by the Eagles is undoubtedly one of the greatest classic rock songs of all time and one of the Eagles most popular songs. Hotel California is the title song from the album of the same name and was released as a single in 1977. When people think of the Eagles, the first song to come to mind will probably be this one.
This song has a number of accolades attributed to it:
- Hotel California was on the Bilboard Hot 100 list for one week in 1977.
- It was certified Platinum in 2009
- The eagles won a grammy for best record of the year with thier release of Hotel California back in 1977
- It’s number 49 on Rolling Stones Greatest Songs of All Time List.
With all that being said, it is no wonder why so many guitarists find this song irresistible. This song is definitely an advanced guitar song and probably a song beginners will find challenging.
These video lessons below represent only one way of playing this song. It is definitely the easiest way in my opinion as it uses a capo and thereby avoids the complicated barre chords, so it may be within reach of beginner guitarists after all. Who knows, you decide!
These lessons include everything from the intro to the guitar solos If you scroll down past the video, you will also find links to chords and lyrics. Enjoy!
Hotel California by the Eagles Video Guitar Lessons
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Hotel California Chords (with lyrics) Version 1
Hotel California Chords (with lyrics) Version 2
(Much easier version with Capo on the Second Fret)
Easy Guitar Song – Learn How To Play Mother by Pink Floyd
Here is another easy guitar song for you Pink Floyd fans. This song is called “Mother” and it is off the album “The Wall”, which is one of Pink Floyd’s most popular albums. Mother is probably one of their easiest songs to play as it only uses four chords, and these chords are all basic. The only chord you may struggle with is the F Chord. If you do not already have the F chord down, check out this lesson for an easier way to play the F chord. In the post below I have included a video lesson from YouTube on how to play Mother, as well as a link to the chords and lyrics. I have also included a link to Wikipedia where you can learn a bit more about this song.
Mother by Pink Floyd Video Guitar Lesson
Follow this link to Pink Floyd Mother Chords & Lyrics
Follow this link to learn more about this song from Wikipedia
Advanced Acoustic Guitar Song – You’ve Got a Friend by James Taylor
This lesson includes several videos on how to play You’ve Got a Friend by James Taylor on acoustic guitar. The song was actually written by Carole King, but James Taylor made the song popular. This song is a bit more advanced, so if you are a beginner just starting out, you may find this too challenging. I recommend you start out trying some easy acoustic guitar songs here first. Be sure to scroll down past the video lessons below as I have also included the original song as performed by James Taylor and Carole King. Enjoy!
You’ve Got a Friend Guitar Lesson From YouTube
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
As Performed by Carole King
As Performed by James Taylor
Classical Guitar Video Lessons For Beginners
One of the best places online for video resources like this is YouTube. So what I have done is gathered 10 classical guitar video lessons for beginners from YouTube below. I do hope you enjoy and learn a great deal by watching these instructional video lessons. Enjoy!
Classical Guitar Lesson 1
Classical Guitar Lesson 2 -- Stroke
Classical Guitar Lesson 3 -- Rest Stroke
Classical Guitar Lesson 4 -- Free Stroke
Classical Guitar Lesson 5 -- Tremolo
Classical Guitar Lesson 6 -- Arpeggios
Classical Guitar Lesson 7 -- Left Hand, Part 1
Classical Guitar Lesson 8 -- Left Hand, Part 1
Classical Guitar Lesson 9 -- The Left Hand, Part 3
Classical Guitar Lesson 10 -- Ballistic Motion
How to String a Classical Acoustic Guitar
Learning how to string a classical acoustic guitar is not the same as changing the strings on a steel string guitar. A classical guitar uses nylon strings, which are completely different from steel strings. I have gathered together a few excellent video lessons from YouTube below that should have you changing your strings like a pro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pq1YvC1GE8
