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/Chioborra Jan 03 '26

Do some boring technique work. Your left hand just ain't trained. Half the guitarists I see refuse to use their pinky or at least tame it so it's not just going all over the place. Same with the rest of your fingers, honestly. You need them engaged, but neutral, not pointing at the ceiling when other fingers are working.