Random: Does Bono Only Play E-Based Barre Chords?

phillyfan26 · 08-15-2009, 02:51 PM

I can't recall ever seeing the man play an A-based barre chord, only E-based.

Like on The Fly. You'd think he'd play the A-based C#m, but it's always E-based. And he exclusively plays an open E chord, even though it would make more sense on a song like Kite to play the A-based E.

Just random curiosity,.

Chill Mike D · 08-17-2009, 10:36 AM

I've never looked that closely. On his acoustic in Rattle and Hum he seemed to be playing the standard open cowboy chords most of the time.

phillyfan26 · 08-17-2009, 10:46 PM

Well, yeah he plays open chords too, I just mean when he goes to barre chords. I've never seen him do an A-based barre chord.

Barkeeper · 08-19-2009, 08:18 AM

Maybe he finds it difficult to combine playing guitar with his singing.

bigjohn2441 · 08-19-2009, 12:14 PM

yes he plays "A-based" barre chords. i saw it on zoo-tv fly & vertigo fly, he plays d5 and e7. also he does on Hawkmoon 269.

now a C type barre chord, that i havent seen bono or edge do.

phillyfan26 · 08-19-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjohn2441

yes he plays "A-based" barre chords. i saw it on zoo-tv fly & vertigo fly, he plays d5 and e7. also he does on Hawkmoon 269.

now a C type barre chord, that i havent seen bono or edge do.

I'll have to check it out, because I thought he was playing open E and open D on those performances.

**Diemen** · 08-19-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillyfan26

I can't recall ever seeing the man play an A-based barre chord, only E-based.

Like on The Fly. You'd think he'd play the A-based C#m, but it's always E-based. And he exclusively plays an open E chord, even though it would make more sense on a song like Kite to play the A-based E.

Just random curiosity,.

Probably easier for his thick fingers.

08-15-2009, 02:51 PM	#1
phillyfan26 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30,441 Local Time: 09:49 AM	Random: Does Bono Only Play E-Based Barre Chords? I can't recall ever seeing the man play an A-based barre chord, only E-based. Like on The Fly. You'd think he'd play the A-based C#m, but it's always E-based. And he exclusively plays an open E chord, even though it would make more sense on a song like Kite to play the A-based E. Just random curiosity,.

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08-17-2009, 10:36 AM	#2
Chill Mike D War Child Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 526 Local Time: 10:49 AM	I've never looked that closely. On his acoustic in Rattle and Hum he seemed to be playing the standard open cowboy chords most of the time.

08-17-2009, 10:46 PM	#3
phillyfan26 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30,441 Local Time: 09:49 AM	Well, yeah he plays open chords too, I just mean when he goes to barre chords. I've never seen him do an A-based barre chord.

08-19-2009, 08:18 AM	#4
Barkeeper Acrobat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands, Hilversum Posts: 392 Local Time: 03:49 PM	Maybe he finds it difficult to combine playing guitar with his singing.

08-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
bigjohn2441 Refugee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mosquito HQ Posts: 1,350 Local Time: 10:49 AM	yes he plays "A-based" barre chords. i saw it on zoo-tv fly & vertigo fly, he plays d5 and e7. also he does on Hawkmoon 269. now a C type barre chord, that i havent seen bono or edge do.