How to Play With Or Without You on Guitar Step-by-Step

How to Play With Or Without You on Guitar Step-by-Step ✅ Support Lauren's Channel by Purchasing her 7 LEVEL GUITAR SYSTEM: http://www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/co... In this lesson, I’m walking you through how to play U2’s “With or Without You” on guitar in a simple, step-by-step way—especially if B minor (and that bar chord!) isn’t your best friend yet. I’ll show you two chord options: the standard open chords (A, D, G, and Bm) and an easier power chord approach you can use instead of the full B minor shape. The real focus, though, is what makes this song work when you’re playing solo: dynamics. Since the chord progression repeats, I’ll teach you one easy eighth-note strumming pattern and then show you how I build it across the song so it stays interesting. We start with quiet palm muting for the intro and early verses, then gradually open it up—loosening the mute, adding a more percussive rhythm, and eventually moving into fully open strumming for the big final sections. I’ll also share a quick tip for adding a small “flurry” upstrum to boost energy right before chord changes. By the end, you’ll know how to make this repetitive progression feel powerful, emotional, and alive—just like the original. 👉 Follow along with my With Or Without You guitar lesson notes here: https://www.laurenbateman.com/with-or... ⏱ How to Play With or Without you Chapters: ⏱ 0:00 – Intro & lesson overview (simplified chords + dynamics focus) 0:21 – Chords used in the song (A, D, G, Bm) 0:41 – Power chord option (B minor alternative) 2:02 – Chord progression & why dynamics matter 2:42 – Basic strumming pattern (eighth notes) 3:24 – Palm muting technique & dynamic control 5:18 – Playing the verse with palm muting 7:29 – Building energy with a percussive strum 8:51 – Fully opening up the song & adding accents 11:21 – Full playthrough & final tips ✅ SUPPORT LAUREN'S CHANNEL by purchasing her courses: 7 Level Guitar System: https://www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/c... Strumming Course: https://www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/s... See ALL Courses: https://www.laurenbateman.com/courses 🔴 SUBSCRIBE for more free YouTube guitar lessons: https://bit.ly/2ZRWvls ✅ GEAR & PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS: Visit my website to see all the products I recommend from guitar strings, picks, amps and more! 👉 https://www.laurenbateman.com/products/ ✅ Recommended Playlists: 🔴 Rhythm Guitar Series:    • Rhythm Guitar Series - Learn To Strum and ...   🔴 Guitar Finger Dexterity Series:    • Finger Dexterity Guitar Practice Series   🔴 Beginner Guitar Songs:    • Leaving On A Jet Plane Guitar Lesson   🔴 Late Beginner - Intermediate Guitar Songs:    • Looking to Improve Your Strumming and Pick...   ✅TIPS WELCOME: Enjoy the lesson? Give Lauren a Tip: http://www.laurenbateman.com/tipjar ✅ CONNECT WITH LAUREN: Private Community: http://www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/fe... Instagram:   / thelaurenbateman   Original music:   / lauren-bateman   Thank you for watching my guitar lesson. Lauren :) Lauren Bateman is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you enjoyed my guitar lesson, consider purchases from the above links as the help support this channel. #LaurenBateman #LaurenBatemanGuitar