The chords involved are familiar ones – Am, E7, G, D, F, C, and Dm. The song follows two different sets of chord progressions for the verse and chorus, and these patterns repeat throughout the song. If you’re a budding guitarist, then you can start by grasping the song’s rhythm structure and the basic strumming pattern. And over 50 years later, I can safely say that it’s still true! Suspenseful, rhythmic, and melodious, Hotel California is a journey all in itself and incredibly fun to play for any guitarist! Hotel California is as iconic as it gets! Released by Eagles back in 1977, this 6 and a half minute long song’s guitar solo has repeatedly been voted as one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. However, mastering the chords and rhythm is one thing, but I’d say keep practicing it till you get that sweet, gentle flow and effortlessness in your sound. The tabs may look intimidating at first, but keep at it – the rhythm pattern is the same throughout, and the chords are easy to shift since they flow up and down the fretboard. This song is probably more appropriate for intermediate to advanced guitarists to attempt. Fun fact: Did you know that the steady tap you hear throughout the song? That’s actually the sound of Paul Maccartney tapping his shoes to keep time while recording the song! Probably that’s why it’s one of the first Beatles tracks I learned to play on the guitar! Sure the fingerpicking and the ‘one chord per word’ chord changes are tough to master, but this is such a gorgeous gem of a song, that it’s totally worth it.
When you play along to the recording, watch out for the accents and bass note changes to nail the rhythm.īlackbird is perhaps the most alluring song to me personally from the Beatles’ discography. You’ll also pick up some simple chord shapes and chord switches along the way that’ll fortify your fundamentals. You can get started on this one by placing a capo on the 2nd fret and playing just four beginner-friendly chords- G, Em, C, and D in a steady and repetitive progression.
His epic rendition became hugely popular with over 400 hundred cover versions! Some of which are by stellar musicians such as John Lennon, Tracy Chapman, and Otis Redding. King’s 1961 soul classic is arguably one of the most influential compositions of the 20th century and a perfect pick for those just starting their guitar journeys.īut did you know this timeless masterpiece is actually an old gospel hymn? King was relentless in his efforts to recreate the gospel hymn and make it more universal in its appeal. Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper Up Around the Bend by Creedence Clearwater Revival The Needle And The Damage Done by Neil Young (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones Superman It’s Not Easy by Five for Fighting Girl from Ipanema By Antonio Carlos Jobim Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day
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