Hi everyone, thanks for checking out this video and I hope it’s helped you learn one of the best guitar solos of all time! When I first posted this I barely expected to get 500 views so it’s awesome to see how many of you have found this video useful. I’d be really grateful if you could subscribe to the channel - I’m sure you’ll find plenty of other guitar-related content that you’ll enjoy! I post transcriptions, guitar exercises, longer in-depth lessons and quick tips and tricks as well as a whole bunch of general guitar nonsense in my TH-cam shorts. As for this video, please see my answers below to some frequently asked questions: - The black band on the first fret is a string dampener, it’s there to help eliminate unwanted string noise/resonance. It’s not necessary but it just means you can put all your energy into playing expressively without worrying about background string noise. - For the guitar tone, I used a Fender Deluxe amp sim with the treble at 7 and bass at 5. I've stuck a compressor and EQ pedal (boosting mids a little and highs a little more) before a tube-type overdrive pedal which is dialled in around halfway on drive and slightly above the mid-point on tone. Finally, a very subtle 1/8 note delay and small amount of reverb to taste (I used the spring reverb from the amp sim). One of the solo guitars also has a phaser pedal dialled in very low in the mix. - The strings I use are the Elixir 10 - 52s. You can still easily bend the top 3 strings but you get more warmth and depth of tone (in my opinion) on the bottom 3 strings. - My guitar’s just a Les Paul standard but it’s from 2003 which was a great era. I’m super lucky that the shop I bought it from just happened to have one with this unusual quilt top finish! Thanks again for watching and, most importantly, thank you Eagles for the music!
Please be aware that this video might be taken down, and you may receive a copyright strike for posting an Eagles song, especially "Hotel California," even if you've already received a copyright claim from TH-cam. It has happened to me before.
Hi Kenneth, thank you very much for your message! You're not the first person to warn me and looks like it's clearly a risk having this video up - I do also end up feeling quite confused as there's a lot of Eagles (and Hotel California) guitar cover videos that seem to have been up on YT for years without any issue, is it completely random which get copyright strikes? If you could shed any more light that would be greatly appreciated 😊 love your channel btw - your arrangement of everybody wants to rule the world has to be my favourite!
Just a heads up, expect this to be removed and receiving a strike from TH-cam. The Eagles are notorious for not liking other people posting songs of theirs. While you did a great cover, I'd take it down before The Eagles find out about this and you get a strike from YT.
Hi there, I appreciate you looking out for me and giving me a heads up! TH-cam has already claimed copyright on this video which is far as I understand it means the copyright holders (Eagles/record label) have given the ok for people to use it as this means in practice if videos are monetised the revenue still finds its way back to the copyright holders. At a quick search there seems to be thousands of videos like mine which have been on TH-cam for years (and a lot more views) without being taken down. I'm proud of this one so I think I'll take my chances!
@daveshannonguitaracademy not so, I had a copyright claim on this solo, it was still removed and I had a strike. I'm not sure how some remain but I expect this to be taken down sooner or later
Bro you are guitar god! Thanks for posting it for free, this video is supposed to have the most like and viewers, but I don't know why it doesn't. Maybe all here are best guitarists, because it is very little bit hard for some of us, but unpossible for the others who doesn't comment, like and follow here. This is freaking killing good. Go ➡️ and ⬆️🎸❤️🔥
Thank you! It's a string dampener, it's there to get rid of any residual/unwanted string noise especially when recording. You can of course do this with a mix of both left and right hand string muting (depending on what string you're playing) though in this case I used a string dampener so I could focus all my energy into playing this awesome solo expressively!
Thank you! It's a Fender Deluxe amp sim and I've stuck a compressor and EQ pedal (boosting mids and highs a little) before a tube-type overdrive pedal which is dialled in fairly low on drive and slightly above the mid-point on tone, finally a very subtle delay and small amount of reverb to taste. One of the solo guitars also has a phaser pedal dialled in very low in the mix. Hope this helps!
Hi there! The part I've tabbed at the end here is the Don Felder part which is the higher of the 2 harmony guitar parts. Some other tabs may possibly look different if they've tabbed the lower harmony guitar part (played by Joe Walsh). If I'm being totally honest I transcribed this without looking at any live footage of Eagles performing this - and I now see Don Felder plays his part differently to how I've tabbed it here. Whilst all the notes on my transcription are correct, it looks like Don plays his part higher up the neck of the guitar and predominantly on the G and B strings, rather than on the B and high E string as I've written it. As to the question of whether it matters - I'd say this is subjective! There will be a slight tonal difference if we're favouring the G and B strings over the B and high E string though I'd say this would take a well trained ear to notice the difference, especially in the context of a full track. My personal inclination as to why I prefer to play this as I've transcribed it is because I find it easier to ensure every note is played in isolation and do not overlap one another. I think if we do the arpeggio shapes for this part across 3 different strings (as I've seen in many tabs) it's easy to accidentally have the notes bleed into each other, which isn't the sound we're looking for. I would argue it is more important that we play the correct notes in the correct way than necessarily in the exact same place on the fretboard as Don and Joe did!
@@daveshannonguitaracademy Thank you for your so kind and detailed comment. i'm gonna keep practicing hotel california with your tab and backing track. once more, i really appreciate your comment and the video!!
Hi there, yes that's right! It's not necessary at all but it just helps eliminate any unwanted string noise or resonance particularly when soloing with an overdriven or distorted tone. You can of course eliminate any unwanted noise with good technique and a mix of left and right hand muting however this may take some energy away from the expressiveness you can put into soloing...hence the string dampener!
It's a string dampener! It's just there to eliminate any unwanted string resonance/noise especially when recording. It's definitely not necessary but I find when you're playing a super expressive solo like this one it gives you more licence to play with a lot of feeling whilst keeping the overall sound nice and clean :)
Hi there, I used a Fender Deluxe amp sim with the treble at 7 and bass at 5. I've stuck a compressor and EQ pedal (boosting mids a little and highs a little more) before a tube-type overdrive pedal which is dialled in around halfway on drive and slightly above the mid-point on tone. Finally, a very subtle 1/8 note delay and small amount of reverb to taste (I used the spring reverb from the amp sim). One of the solo guitars also has a phaser pedal dialled in very low in the mix. Hope this helps!
@@daveshannonguitaracademy thanks a lot ! I will try to modulate my sound with these informations... I have a simple 5W tube amp, and some pedals (compressor chorus overdrive delay) but no reberb for the moment. And a Telecaster guitar with Roswell pickups. I am allmost working on the first part of the solo, the one of Don Felder at the beginning. You vidéo helps me a lot. 👌👌
Hi there! It's definitely about breaking it down into small segments as much as possible. When I'm learning a solo I'll usually be methodical so I'll start by learning the first two bars only, then bars 3 and 4 only, then making sure I can put bars 1 through 4 altogether. Then repeat the process for the rest of the solo!
Hi there! It's actually just a Les Paul standard but it's a 2003 model which was a great era 😎 I'm lucky that it came in the pretty unusual (for a standard) quilt top too!
Hi there! First off, allow me to please express my respect and approval of you using 11s haha I'd say if you can get away with it you may find it easier pulling the string down for the half step bend rather than pushing upwards (like I do in the video) as long as you're not risking getting too close to the edge of the neck going in that direction...if not I'd suggest using your middle finger for the bend instead, with your index finger behind it also on the string for extra support. Will make for a slightly awkward position shift to get the middle finger on for the bend but at least the bend itself will be easier with 2 fingers!
Hi everyone, thanks for checking out this video and I hope it’s helped you learn one of the best guitar solos of all time! When I first posted this I barely expected to get 500 views so it’s awesome to see how many of you have found this video useful. I’d be really grateful if you could subscribe to the channel - I’m sure you’ll find plenty of other guitar-related content that you’ll enjoy! I post transcriptions, guitar exercises, longer in-depth lessons and quick tips and tricks as well as a whole bunch of general guitar nonsense in my TH-cam shorts.
As for this video, please see my answers below to some frequently asked questions:
- The black band on the first fret is a string dampener, it’s there to help eliminate unwanted string noise/resonance. It’s not necessary but it just means you can put all your energy into playing expressively without worrying about background string noise.
- For the guitar tone, I used a Fender Deluxe amp sim with the treble at 7 and bass at 5. I've stuck a compressor and EQ pedal (boosting mids a little and highs a little more) before a tube-type overdrive pedal which is dialled in around halfway on drive and slightly above the mid-point on tone. Finally, a very subtle 1/8 note delay and small amount of reverb to taste (I used the spring reverb from the amp sim). One of the solo guitars also has a phaser pedal dialled in very low in the mix.
- The strings I use are the Elixir 10 - 52s. You can still easily bend the top 3 strings but you get more warmth and depth of tone (in my opinion) on the bottom 3 strings.
- My guitar’s just a Les Paul standard but it’s from 2003 which was a great era. I’m super lucky that the shop I bought it from just happened to have one with this unusual quilt top finish!
Thanks again for watching and, most importantly, thank you Eagles for the music!
Thanks ❤🎉
great! so little talking and so much essential information, original, visible left and right hand, backing track with tabs! thx a lot!
My pleasure, thank you for watching!
Please be aware that this video might be taken down, and you may receive a copyright strike for posting an Eagles song, especially "Hotel California," even if you've already received a copyright claim from TH-cam. It has happened to me before.
Hi Kenneth, thank you very much for your message! You're not the first person to warn me and looks like it's clearly a risk having this video up - I do also end up feeling quite confused as there's a lot of Eagles (and Hotel California) guitar cover videos that seem to have been up on YT for years without any issue, is it completely random which get copyright strikes? If you could shed any more light that would be greatly appreciated 😊 love your channel btw - your arrangement of everybody wants to rule the world has to be my favourite!
didn’t expect to see kenneth here lmao
It hasn't been taken down.
Now go back to ur fingerstyle thing acoustic boy
Two goats in one comment section
@@music-xj8hfdude shut up with ur snide comment😂 I bet ur just jealous you'll never be as good as him😂
Thank you man. Finally a good visable and moving along with song tabs!
My pleasure, glad you found it useful!
Maybe the best tutorial version of this outstanding solo yet ☺️ (from any other than Don Felder)
Thank you my friend 😊
I agree with you... The best one ever found...
what a great masterpiece it is in our world forever
Absolutely 😊
Thanks so much! This is really awesome demonstration and backing track!
Thank you 🙂
that guitar is beautiful
imagine calling a standard les paul beautiful
imagine not appreciate a pretty guitar
Bravo et merci good job avec le backing track et tablature plein écran bien👍
Just a heads up, expect this to be removed and receiving a strike from TH-cam. The Eagles are notorious for not liking other people posting songs of theirs. While you did a great cover, I'd take it down before The Eagles find out about this and you get a strike from YT.
Hi there, I appreciate you looking out for me and giving me a heads up! TH-cam has already claimed copyright on this video which is far as I understand it means the copyright holders (Eagles/record label) have given the ok for people to use it as this means in practice if videos are monetised the revenue still finds its way back to the copyright holders. At a quick search there seems to be thousands of videos like mine which have been on TH-cam for years (and a lot more views) without being taken down. I'm proud of this one so I think I'll take my chances!
@daveshannonguitaracademy not so, I had a copyright claim on this solo, it was still removed and I had a strike. I'm not sure how some remain but I expect this to be taken down sooner or later
Bro you are guitar god! Thanks for posting it for free, this video is supposed to have the most like and viewers, but I don't know why it doesn't. Maybe all here are best guitarists, because it is very little bit hard for some of us, but unpossible for the others who doesn't comment, like and follow here. This is freaking killing good. Go ➡️ and ⬆️🎸❤️🔥
Beautiful and talented! Beautiful smile at the end of the solo.🇺🇸
finally a motherf***** with a les paul tone thanks bro the les paul sound on this solo keep rocking dude
It's very useful and interesting to learn from your video. Thanks !
Happy to help my friend!
Siiiiii porfinnnn la primera vez que lo consigo entero🎉🎉
Круто. Полноценный урок , спасибо
Great!! fastastic and useful to learn more. Thanks
That's so Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Dave, awesome guitar playing. Do you know how I could get the tab in pdf form?
Thanks a lot! How do u acheive the with only the amp, or do u use some pedals also?
very great!
Muchas Gracias!!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
This is good, thanks
Backing track 2:05
Goated
Thx for tab❤
00:10
Hi, thanks for putting this together, this is amazing. Can I ask what pedal settings you used to get this sound?
Hi great video, but do you know what the amp settings are?
Hey well done
Can you help me something
How can I find out what's the amp settings for the songs
Is there any specific apps for that?
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Need pdf brah
hey thanks! what the string gauge are you using for that solo cheers
Hi! I'm using Elixir's light-heavy gauge strings, 10-52
very nice man, what software did you use for making the music sheet and tab?
Thank you! I use Guitar Pro 🙂
Amazing thank you
What pedals do you use for the tone?
Hi there, check out my pinned comment for guitar tone 🙂
@@daveshannonguitaracademy thanks!
@@daveshannonguitaracademy I didn’t catch that 😂
Great vid! What's that sort of black strap on the first fret is called?
Thank you! It's a string dampener, it's there to get rid of any residual/unwanted string noise especially when recording. You can of course do this with a mix of both left and right hand string muting (depending on what string you're playing) though in this case I used a string dampener so I could focus all my energy into playing this awesome solo expressively!
@@daveshannonguitaracademy thank you, this is very informative
Really great cover! Would love to know how you got that tone.
Thank you! It's a Fender Deluxe amp sim and I've stuck a compressor and EQ pedal (boosting mids and highs a little) before a tube-type overdrive pedal which is dialled in fairly low on drive and slightly above the mid-point on tone, finally a very subtle delay and small amount of reverb to taste. One of the solo guitars also has a phaser pedal dialled in very low in the mix. Hope this helps!
The last lick that is ever-ending is different from the other tabs on youtube.
Is it correct? And doesn't it matter?
Hi there! The part I've tabbed at the end here is the Don Felder part which is the higher of the 2 harmony guitar parts. Some other tabs may possibly look different if they've tabbed the lower harmony guitar part (played by Joe Walsh). If I'm being totally honest I transcribed this without looking at any live footage of Eagles performing this - and I now see Don Felder plays his part differently to how I've tabbed it here. Whilst all the notes on my transcription are correct, it looks like Don plays his part higher up the neck of the guitar and predominantly on the G and B strings, rather than on the B and high E string as I've written it. As to the question of whether it matters - I'd say this is subjective! There will be a slight tonal difference if we're favouring the G and B strings over the B and high E string though I'd say this would take a well trained ear to notice the difference, especially in the context of a full track. My personal inclination as to why I prefer to play this as I've transcribed it is because I find it easier to ensure every note is played in isolation and do not overlap one another. I think if we do the arpeggio shapes for this part across 3 different strings (as I've seen in many tabs) it's easy to accidentally have the notes bleed into each other, which isn't the sound we're looking for. I would argue it is more important that we play the correct notes in the correct way than necessarily in the exact same place on the fretboard as Don and Joe did!
@@daveshannonguitaracademy Thank you for your so kind and detailed comment.
i'm gonna keep practicing hotel california with your tab and backing track.
once more, i really appreciate your comment and the video!!
It's my pleasure 🙂 good luck learning the solo and thanks for watching!
Where do you get your tabs?
(great vid btw thanks!)
Thank you! All my tabs are my own transcriptions that I make using guitar pro 🙂
Is there anyway I can dowload this sheet?
Timestamps for me
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1:25
Which amp sim were you using?
Best
見やすくてとてもわかりやすいです。最後の譜面も非常に助かります。ありがとうございます。
You're welcome! 🙂
Awesome! Thanks a lot.
You're welcome!
Amazing
have staff note good for learning
How can I get the tab?
Can I ask if that's a damper first fret? If so why? Thanks.
Hi there, yes that's right! It's not necessary at all but it just helps eliminate any unwanted string noise or resonance particularly when soloing with an overdriven or distorted tone. You can of course eliminate any unwanted noise with good technique and a mix of left and right hand muting however this may take some energy away from the expressiveness you can put into soloing...hence the string dampener!
2:05
What gauge strings are you using?
Hi there! I really like the 10-52s, great tone on the lower 3 strings and still easy to bend the top 3 strings
What's that black thing at the neck of the guitar?
It's a string dampener! It's just there to eliminate any unwanted string resonance/noise especially when recording. It's definitely not necessary but I find when you're playing a super expressive solo like this one it gives you more licence to play with a lot of feeling whilst keeping the overall sound nice and clean :)
Thanks I use your video to learn this solo but I do have a question : how do you get this so special sound : compressor and overdrive only ?
Hi there, I used a Fender Deluxe amp sim with the treble at 7 and bass at 5. I've stuck a compressor and EQ pedal (boosting mids a little and highs a little more) before a tube-type overdrive pedal which is dialled in around halfway on drive and slightly above the mid-point on tone. Finally, a very subtle 1/8 note delay and small amount of reverb to taste (I used the spring reverb from the amp sim). One of the solo guitars also has a phaser pedal dialled in very low in the mix. Hope this helps!
@@daveshannonguitaracademy thanks a lot ! I will try to modulate my sound with these informations... I have a simple 5W tube amp, and some pedals (compressor chorus overdrive delay) but no reberb for the moment. And a Telecaster guitar with Roswell pickups. I am allmost working on the first part of the solo, the one of Don Felder at the beginning. You vidéo helps me a lot. 👌👌
2:06
what tablature program do you use?
Guitar Pro!
Perfect
is this song available in a tab i can print? all the versions i see online look worse than this one
I'm trying to learn this atm but I'm not great. does anyone have any piece of advice how to be able to remember the whole solo?
Hi there! It's definitely about breaking it down into small segments as much as possible. When I'm learning a solo I'll usually be methodical so I'll start by learning the first two bars only, then bars 3 and 4 only, then making sure I can put bars 1 through 4 altogether. Then repeat the process for the rest of the solo!
@@daveshannonguitaracademy yes i was doing that but thank you for this confirmation, i hope i can play the whole thing in like a few weeks
Nice one, consistency is key! I'm sure you'll nail it, good luck 🎸
Mais je vois que tu a un capo a la première case ? ou je me trompe ?
спасибо! 👏🤝
Nice
can I share this tutorial?
excellent👍
Thank you!
how much your guitar sir
Hey you don’t need an expensive guitar it’s in your hands not guitar just buy a cheap guitar you can do this ❤
Thats a gibson les paul
And its about 3000 dollars
como se hacen las partituras?
this sing is Sooooo hard
I finally finish learned it in 1 month
💙💙💙💙
Para que es la tira negra? Es necesaria?
No es necesaria - es solo para amortiguar cualquier sonido de las cuerdas abiertas
Saya suka melodi ini
Me too!
Uuuff gracias hermano
De nada, es un placer!
What is the Name of the Gibson broo ?
Hi there! It's actually just a Les Paul standard but it's a 2003 model which was a great era 😎 I'm lucky that it came in the pretty unusual (for a standard) quilt top too!
oh yes I see lucky, did you see they released new figured standard model with similar colors in honey burst I think. @@daveshannonguitaracademy
Ah I haven't seen those yet, will have to check them out!
🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️
what is the thing on the guitar neck
Capo
It’s like a piece of cloth, it muffles the string a little bit to stop unwanted noises when recording, like when you always have a hand on the strings
nice
Bro i need to get me some pedals
1. Distortions
2. Harmonist = iron maiden
1.metal zone = metallica
1. distortion
2. chorus = nirvana
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Nice Come to MC 🔺️
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Facilito :'v
Subscribe right away such a bummer i just got to know this channel
Thank you and welcome to the channel!
Was hoping you were going to be playing with a copy of yourself on the part that has two guitars.
Haha yes I was thinking of this but the tab ended up looking too small when there's 2 guitars on a split screen! Thanks for watching :)
I also cover this solo check it out guys
The sound is original but the guitar seems like muted. The sound is the perfect original version of Eagles to my hearing.
great BUT the tone is a litlle more crunchy, watch the video of the man himself ! thank u
String mute ?..c'mon man...
So true
Learning this to your video, 26 seconds is tough with bending 1/2 step on your index, any tips? @daveshannonguitaracademy
I'm on 11s for strings
Hi there! First off, allow me to please express my respect and approval of you using 11s haha
I'd say if you can get away with it you may find it easier pulling the string down for the half step bend rather than pushing upwards (like I do in the video) as long as you're not risking getting too close to the edge of the neck going in that direction...if not I'd suggest using your middle finger for the bend instead, with your index finger behind it also on the string for extra support. Will make for a slightly awkward position shift to get the middle finger on for the bend but at least the bend itself will be easier with 2 fingers!
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