Apparently this classic riff from this song, which features on the all time classic 1976 Eagles album Hotel California, was jammed by Joe Walsh whilst the band were warming up for rehearsals. He was instantly told to keep it safe “‘cos that is gonna be a song.” And it was.
The introductory riff is “central” to the whole song and is characterized by hammer ons and pull offs that give it the fluidity you can clearly hear.
It is also very subtle. This intro can, on a first listen, appear to be one riff played 8 times with a small break after every 2. However, when you start learning it you realize there are slight variances between 2 of the 4 segments, as well as variations between the length of the breaks. Very cleverly executed, giving it a real rocky/funky Joe Walsh feel.
And once you’ve learned the first riff, you can repeat the same notes one octave higher, which is what the second guitar plays as it joins in (and by” it” I mean Don Felder) halfway through.
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Each Riff Includes Step By Step Videos, Tabs and Backing Tracks
Learn to play this Riff and Jam with our included backing tracks. And all the teaching and Jam session videos can either be viewed online, or downloaded to your PC.
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May 9, 2012 at 7:41 am 
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