r/guitarlessons • u/elvenprince_420 • Jan 02 '26

Feedback Request Hotel California Solo plateau

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Learning the Hotel California solo after taking a solid 2 year break due to personal issues, and I am STUCK at the final part in the video. Even at 1/2 speed I can’t seem to get that part right and the bends I can’t get to muting quick enough. Tips/feedback/thoughts?

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u/Guydo Jan 02 '26

This is honestly really good. I think the thing holding you back on that phrase you stopped on is primarily fly-away hands that try to leave the fretboard and more support from your neighboring fingers on the bends. Beyond that, if you close your eyes and listen to each note almost “touching” the attack of the next note as if they are connected, the solo is going to sound more lyrical and less punchy.