Playing One by U2 is WAY More Fun Than I Thought!

I always suspected that the open chords weren't the correct answer when it comes to The Edge's guitar noodles in U2's One. Now that I know the answer, I like his guitar work even more.

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[nelsonw]

I bet there are 5 videos teaching this song on YouTube and this one is already the best one. Nice job Ryan. 👍🏼

[TheSlowburner]

The perfect teaching video to play the song a bit closer to the record than I previously could, thank you!

[cinemascope]

The hammer-on guitar part was originated by producer Daniel Lanois. Per Wikipedia: "While working with Lanois in the studio on a vocal overdub, Bono suggested Lanois "play a little guitar part to try and juice [him] up". Lanois subsequently took Bono's green Gretsch guitar and played a hammer-on part that was included in the final version of the song."

[Frank-pepk]

I don’t know why I clicked on this but glad I did. Been playing this song one & off for years.👍

[nickcds]

Two u2 videos recently? Wow. About time

[CarlWinter-oyuf]

Well this has to be the best U2 version I have ever encountered --dead accurate --sounds like Edge ---well done !

[zackmano]

Great video man 🤘🏼💙
I'm learning this for a party band I joined recently and this is the best breakdown of the guitar parts I've seen 🙏🏼 Thanks so much!

[raaxaa]

Loved how you explained it in such a simple yet fun way!

[MrKeefelm]

There’s more going on in that chorus too, the bass note walks down from the C to the Am with the hammer ons and pull offs on the B string there as well. Then once you get into verse 2&3 the guitars are layered up massively with lovely little note bend riff and the chords get more percussive. It’s actually a very interesting song to play from start to finish once you delve into it.

[brad]

One of my all time faves, Ryan. Been rocking those open chords for years but looking forward to trying this approach over the weekend. Sounds great.

[Durango]

First time caller. Those were the best voicings I've seen. They sound accurate. I used to play/sing this in a band and I worked out the outro guitar part w/ echo. Super cool triads and I think it is behind the beat which is a little more tricky. Edge is truly a musical scientist. That's what Bono calls him.

[markclearwater]

Hey Ryan! Didn't know you had a YouTube channel! I remember your studio in Lafayette! You're a really good teacher!

[franciscoamaya]

"Even one of those songs, where Bono holds a guitar" 😂

[BarristerBarnes]

Excellent! 2 U2 tunes in a week! Very cool video!!

[geirjerstad]

Thanks for a great video - It made me smile 🙂

[myrskylintu]

I play that riff using A, D and G strings only, climbing to higher frets all the time. Start from the seventh fret, drop to a fifth fret on a second chord, climb to seventh on a third and then climb to a ninth fret on the fourth chord. Sounds good.

[jason_samael]

This was "one" of the first songs I learned on guitar but was a dumbed down version. This lesson has me wanting to re learn it in a lot cooler way. I love the pick guard on your strat!

[ThrashRoC]

Nice
The Edge was always one of my Favs when it comes to Rhytm playing, Hiss Complex Delay sound is so Awesome

[garyt]

Thanks Ryan, that was really useful 👍

[maggieo]

OK, now this is nuts. I've got "One" going on as an earworm, right? I pop open YT's main page, because I don't wanna work, but!!! Here's your vid, top row, right in the middle!!! You sir, have slaked my thirst for "One!" Time to break out my black Strat...