Hotel California Chords
by Eagles
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About Hotel California
Hotel California is one of the most iconic rock songs ever written, featuring a haunting chord progression and legendary guitar harmonies. The song's mysterious lyrics about a "dark desert highway" have spawned countless interpretations, from critiques of hedonism to allegories about the music industry. The outro's dual guitar solo between Don Felder and Joe Walsh is considered one of the greatest guitar moments in rock history.
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Tips for Playing Hotel California
The song is in B minor - use a capo on fret 2 and play in Am shapes for easier fingering
The intro uses arpeggiated chords - practice each chord shape before adding the picking pattern
Pay close attention to the Bm-F#-A-E-G-D-Em-F# progression that defines the verse
The iconic outro solo uses the harmonic minor scale - practice the B harmonic minor for authenticity
Use fingerpicking for the intro and switch to strumming for the chorus sections
Fun Facts About Hotel California
The song took nearly a year to complete in the studio
The guitar intro alone took Don Felder months to perfect
It won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1978
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