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
Jack Johnson Sitting Waiting Wishing Guitar Lesson
Learn how to play “Sitting Waiting Wishing” by Jack Johnson with this free guitar lesson from YouTube. I have included both a free video lesson from YouTube below as well as the original song from Jack Johnson for comparison. Enjoy and Happy Guitar Playing!
Guitar Lesson From YouTube
Original as Performed by Jack Johnson
Let it Be Guitar Lesson by The Beatles
Learn how to play “Let it Be” by The Beatles with this free video guitar lesson. This song is relatively easy to learn and play. The only problem you may run into when learning this song is playing the F Chord. If you don’t already know how to play the F on guitar, I have prepared a f chord guitar lesson, that will help you to play this song easier. The other problem you will run to with this song, or any other song for that matter, is switching between chords efficiently. I know this can be frustrating. The point to remember here is to never rush through any chord progression. Practice going through the chord progression slowly at first and make sure that each chord is producing a clean sound. For those of you who want to learn an easier version of this song, down below there is a link to an alternate version that doesn’t use the F Chord.
Let it Be Video Guitar Lesson From YouTube
Let it Be Guitar Tab
Below is a link to a website where you can view 
Let it Be Guitar Tab:
Let it Be Guitar Chords & Lyrics
Below is a link to a few websites where you can view the 
Let it Be Guitar Chords & Lyrics. The second is an alternate version that does not use the F Chord.
Click here for an alternate version - Chords & Lyrics
