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!!!!
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!
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.
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.
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 RU-vid. All your effort begins to pay off. Bert de Vries from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
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!!! 🥰
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!
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.
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!
@@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.
@@johnnybgood2887 Thats great! Being able to play multiple instruments is a great idea. Even just being able to talk to other band mates in their “language” is super helpful. Keep it up!
@@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.
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.
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
@@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 🙌 🎸🎸🎸🎵🎵🎵🤘🤘🤘😎😎😎
@@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!
@@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
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
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?
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!
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?
