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Easy Eagles Songs to Play on Guitar

By Klaus Crow 2 Comments

January 14, 2025 by Klaus Crow

Easy Eagles Songs to Play on Guitar

You would say there’s no introduction needed for The Eagles, but there’s a new generation out there who have to be enlightened. So before we’ll get into the “Easy Eagles Songs to Play on Guitar” here’s a small introduction.

The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971, known for their distinctive blend of rock, country, and folk music. They became one of the best-selling bands in history with hits like “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” and “Desperado,”.

Their 1976 album Hotel California is considered one of the greatest rock albums of all time, and the title track has become an enduring classic. The band broke up in 1980 but reunited in 1994 for the Hell Freezes Over tour and album, symbolizing their lasting influence in rock history.

What Are Easy Eagles Songs to Play on Guitar

As a guitar student you cannot get around The Eagles. Their songs are a must addition to your guitar routine and repertoire. The beautiful chord progressions, guitar licks, intro’s and solo’s contain a great treasure to learn from and level up your playing.

Fortunately for the beginner, many of their biggest hits feature simple chords, chord progressions and strumming patterns, making them perfect for both beginner and intermediate guitar player.

Now make yourself a nice cappuccino, take your guitar out of the stand, allow yourself to indulge with your favorite Eagles songs and enjoy a great moment!

Bask in the bliss of practice!

1. “Take It Easy”

Jackson Browne, co-wrote “Take It Easy” with Eagles’ Glenn Frey, which was released in 1972 on the self-titled debut album, “Eagles“. Browne originally started writing the song but got stuck, and Frey helped finish it. Frey once said the song was “a great opener” because of its message of not taking life too seriously.

The primary guitarists on “Take It Easy” by the Eagles were Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon. Frey played the lead guitar and was heavily involved in the song’s arrangement, while Leadon contributed a distinctive banjo part that helped define the song’s country-rock sound.

“Take it easy” starts relaxed with the intro playing G – G – G6sus4 (3×2013) – Gadd9sus4 (3×0013) and then comes in with a basic uptempo strumming pattern: Down-down-up-up-down-up. Great for practicing simple chord changes and singing along.

Chords: G – G6sus4 – Gadd9sus4 – D – C – Em – Am

Chords

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Easy Christmas Guitar Songs

By Klaus Crow 11 Comments

January 10, 2025 by Klaus Crow

Top 35 Easy Christmas Guitar Songs - 1

Christmas time, I love it! I am a sucker for romance, christmas lights and feel good songs. It’s a time where I teach my guitar students the joy of playing and singing easy christmas guitar songs. Two for the price of one.

We all have our favorites and it’s funny to see those old christmas songs appearing in new jackets over and over again. A great way to inspire a new generation with the real classics. Sometimes I really enjoy a new version, but I keep coming back to those warm beautiful voices of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.

Yet I hope new christmas songs will be written every year and that the best of those songs will become classics again.

What are Easy Christmas Guitar Songs?

In the meantime there are a zillion songs you can enjoy. I created a top 35 to get you started and keep you busy during the holidays. Grab your guitar, start playing and building your Christmas repertoire!

Click the song title to listen to the song on Youtube. Click “Chords” (next to the artists name) for the chords & lyrics to the song and “Tabs” for the tablature.

Enjoy!

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Most Common Guitar Problems and How to Solve Them for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

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October 6, 2024 by Klaus Crow

Most Common Guitar Problems and How to Solve Them for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

No matter where you are on your guitar-playing journey, whether you’re just learning your first chords, refining your technique, or exploring complex improvisation—every guitarist faces their fair share of obstacles. From struggling with hand coordination as a beginner to breaking through plateaus as an advanced player, each level of experience brings its own unique challenges.

Sometimes, It seems like your problems are insurmountable and your progress is leading nowhere, but with the right directions and solid practice you will get there definitely.

In this post, we’ll dive into the most common guitar problems at every stage of your playing and offer practical solutions to help you overcome them and keep progressing.

Beginner Guitar Problems and Solutions

Beginner Guitar Problems and Solutions

1. Sore Fingers

Problem: Beginners often experience sore fingertips, especially when they first start pressing down on the strings. This Is totally natural and it’s part of building calluses on your fingertips, but it can be quite annoying.

Solution: Start by practicing in shorter sessions, gradually increasing your playing time as your fingers adjust. If the pain is too much, take a break, but stick with it. After one or two weeks of consistent practice, your fingertips will toughen up and the annoying feeling will diminish and eventually disappear.

2. Struggling with Chord Transitions

Problem: Switching between chords can be frustrating for beginners, especially when trying to keep up with a song’s rhythm.

Solution: First focus on practicing and memorizing your chords diligently, then  practice slow, deliberate transitions between two chords at a time. Visualize, have a clear picture in your mind of where every finger is on the next chord.

Focus on minimizing unnecessary finger movement, Try to keep your fingers movement at a minimum. Keep your fingers as close to the strings as possible when you’re changing chords. Gradually speed up as you become more comfortable, and incorporate easy songs that use the chords you’re practicing to build confidence. Apply all techniques to enhance your chord transitions.

3. Difficulty with Strumming Patterns

Problem: Strumming patterns can be confusing for beginners, especially when trying to stay in rhythm with the music.

Solution: Start by mastering a simple downstroke strum, playing along to a metronome, a strumming pattern video lesson or tapping your foot to the beat. Once comfortable, introduce more basic strumming patterns. Listen carefully to songs and try to mimic the rhythm and break down the strumming patterns.

4. Muted or Buzzing Strings

Problem: Beginners often struggle with buzzing or muted strings when pressing down on the frets.

Solution: This issue is usually caused by improper finger placement. Make sure your fingers are pressing down just behind the fret (not directly on it) and apply enough pressure. Check your hand position to ensure your fingers aren’t accidentally touching other strings. Practice scales or simple chords slowly to improve your finger accuracy and strength.

Strings that are old, worn out, or dirty can also lead to muted or buzzing sounds and finally If the action (the distance between the strings and fretboard) is too low, the strings may buzz against the frets when played. Let your local guitar luthier check out your guitar.

5. Implementing the Habit of a Regular Guitar Practice

Problem: Implementing the habit of a regular guitar practice into your busy daily life can be quite a challenge.

Solution: Begin with just 10-15 minutes of practice each day. As you get used to practicing, gradually increase the time. Find a time that works well for you, whether it’s in the morning, after work, or before bed. Set a reminder or calendar alert to prompt you.

Having a designated spot for practicing reduces the resistance to starting and minimizes distractions. Rather than just practicing aimlessly, set small, achievable goals like learning a new chord, mastering a strumming pattern, or playing a specific song. Breaking larger goals into smaller tasks makes it more manageable. Be patient, building a habit takes time, and consistency is more important than immediate results.

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Songs with Major Pentatonic Scale Solos

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September 20, 2024 by Klaus Crow

Songs with Major Pentatonic Scale Solos

The major pentatonic scale is a guitarist’s go-to for creating solos that feel fresh, uplifting and bright. It’s the secret sauce behind some of the most memorable guitar solos in music history. You’ll find these solos in country music a lot of the time, but also in classic rock (The Eagles), folk (Hank Williams), blues (Freddy King, John Mayer) and pop music (The Beatles).

Major Pentatonic Scale vs Minor Pentatonic Scale

The major pentatonic scale (Formula: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6) and minor pentatonic scale ((Formula: 1, ♭3, 4, 5, ♭7)) have their differences. The minor pentatonic scale offers a more bluesy, darker feel and is ideal for minor keys or blues progressions. Although they share the same set of notes in their relative forms, the starting note and tonal center determine their distinct emotional impact.

The major pentatonic scale is derived from the major scale (Formula: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), but with two notes removed: the 4th and 7th degrees. This makes the scale sound “open” and free of dissonance.

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