Queen - One Vision - Intro Guitar Solo Tutorial (Album Version)
How To Play On Guitar - Queen One Vision intro guitar solo from the album version of the 1985 track on the album A Kind Of Magic
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Master the Ultimate Stadium Opening! 🎸⚡️ | Queen - One Vision (Intro) Guitar Lesson + Tabs
"One Vision!" Today, we’re breaking down one of the most powerful and recognizable guitar openings in rock history: the album version intro to Queen’s "One Vision."
From the haunting, synth-driven atmosphere of the beginning to the explosive moment Brian May’s Red Special kicks in with those heavy, distorted chords, this intro is a masterclass in tension and release. I’ll show you how to nail those iconic "chugging" rhythm parts and the soaring lead fills that set the stage for the A Kind of Magic album.
Rock History: Song Facts
✨ The First Post-Live Aid Song: "One Vision" was the first song Queen wrote and recorded together after their life-changing performance at Live Aid in 1985. You can feel that renewed energy in the track!
✨ The "Fried Chicken" Mystery: The famous distorted vocals at the very beginning are actually Freddie Mercury’s voice pitch-shifted and reversed. And yes, the final lyric of the song famously changed from "One Vision" to "Fried Chicken" just for fun!
✨ Collaborative Writing: Unlike many Queen songs written by one member, "One Vision" was a true four-way collaboration, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech.
In this video, we cover:
✅ The Power Chords: How to get that massive, driving sound for the main riff.
✅ Atmospheric Fills: Breaking down the melodic lead lines that weave through the intro’s soundscape.
✅ On-Screen Tabs: Professional scrolling tabs to help you master the timing of the "chugs" and fills.
✅ The "One Vision" Tone: Tips on using your bridge pickup and a heavy treble booster to get Brian May’s aggressive, saturated sound.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro Performance
0:45 - The "Building Tension" Section
2:15 - Breaking Down the Main Riff
4:30 - Note-for-Note Lead Fills
6:10 - Tone & Gear Walkthrough
7:45 - Full Play-along with Tabs
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Gear Used:
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