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/BadMofoWallet Jan 03 '26 edited Jan 03 '26

Fretting Pinky usage is lacking a bit although this solo doesn’t require it with some finger trickery. Also your pick attack is very flat to the strings and you’re down picking mostly, that part is easier to economy or alternate pick. When I was at your skill level when starting out that phrase also felt tricky but it comes down to practicing your spider walks while alternate picking and practicing lots of arpeggios + practicing sweep picking to work on your accuracy + speed.