Notes: Leg/guitar elevated a bit Neck out forward a little bit - gives room to work and allows arm to tuck in at elbow Elbow tucked in towards ribs - rotates your hand and fingers towards the side - avoids knuckles - better edge Thumb behind the index finger Keep fingers close to the frets Finesse over force Don't chase perfection 5th string barre chords - first string muted = fine Style and body of the guitar can make a difference - lower action - thinner gauge (Acoustic) Martin Flexible Core SP strings - 11s (Electric) GHS Boomers Another great lesson! 😁
Steve is a great teacher. I’ve had great success with his guitarzoom program until I developed liver cancer…then he allowed me to leave his program with a complete refund and a wish for good health. The surgery was a success and I’m back watching and learning to play guitar. Thanks Steve. And he’s hella good looking, especially when he’s teaching!
this is the ONE REASON I QUIT 50 YEARS AGO! so i'm back and am determined to keep at this one thing if this is the last thing i do. thanks for the tips!
I've struggled for a long time with barre chords. I could do them, but not cleanly enough fast enough for them to be functionally useable. The strings you recommended here have been the absolute difference maker for me -- all this time I thought the problem was me, while it was my gear not being right for me. Thank you -- I can't even begin to tell you how satisfying it was to pick up my guitar, fret a barre chord, and have it feel almost effortless for the first time. I feel like so many doors have been opened on my playing potential just from this one small change. Thanks again.
I was in the same boat about quitting playing then i watched this and adjusted and now i can play most bar cords just keep working i was working for about a week before i got the hang of it.
Thanks for the kind words, Kimberly! If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 There’s 3 preview videos on that page, where Steve reveals a few simple tips that take some of the pain and frustration out of barre chords. Make sure you watch all 3 videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Hey, Steve. I just want to say that your encouragement here really helped me push through and keep going with this. When you shared that you had frustration early on and that you were thinking about giving up (and maybe not continuing with guitar) but then pushed through, that was a big help to me. Also the idea to 'give yourself a break.' I have been doing a little bit of this each day & a lot of them are terrible, but I can also tell it's getting closer. THANK YOU. Actually feeling like this is possible & excited that one day I might be able to do it ...
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This video did the trick for me. I followed the instructions and played a clean F right away. I've been working on barre chords for a while and struggling quite a bit. Thank you
Steve, you are a phenomenal teacher, and I can only imagine the number of people you have tremendously helped in their musical journey! You have helped me tremendously, and I just love your whole approach to teaching! I think you must learn similarly to how I do because your approach resonates directly with me and has been probably the most helpful in my life! Thanks again brother! Oh yeah, it seems like you may have lost some weight, I hope and pray you are well! God bless you!
Steve is right talking about takes time for things to click, I noticed it even with my open chords I just jam easy songs and now I can jam some some songs I was struggling with 2 months ago.
Thanks for the kind words, Mary! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 40+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ Ultimate Practice Routine ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
I would suggest that everyone TRY placing the guitar in the 'Classical' position ....i.e. on the LEFT leg. I found that playing barre chords was immensely easier with little to no pain except perhaps at the 12th fret. I started to play the guitar in this position always, as it does not affect playing the normal open chords at all. Try it!
Great suggestion, Barry! Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of more than 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, like CAGED Made Simple, Music Theory Made Easy, Play Guitar For Life, Blues Guitar, Rock Licks, Acoustic Guitar, and many more. If you want to improve your acoustic playing, Acoustic Picking Styles would be a perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/acoustic-picking-styles The courses cover a wide variety of topics, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So wherever you are in your guitar journey, you can get to the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. I played guitar for years and years resting the guitar on my right leg. Long story short, after I started playing more regularly, I developed a pretty serious case of tendonitis in my left forearm. I had to stop playing for a while because of it. After the pain started to go away, I tried playing normally, and the tendonitis started coming back. Finally, I decided to try resting my guitar (and bass) on my left leg... and the tendonitis has not come back yet. Turns out, with my guitar on my right leg, I was putting my left arm in an awkward position, and I didn't even realize it. Shifting my guitar to my left leg helped me play much more comfortably. Just wanted to share. :-) -- Mike
That does work, until you have to stand to play. So when it comes to something I find difficult (like barre chords - super small hands), I suck it up, strap on the guitar, stand up and practice. If I can play it while sitting, then show up to play and have to stand and then struggle with something I thought I had down, well, not so good.
Thanks for the kind words, Susant! :-) Just a heads-up, on Monday, September 27 at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence. Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/ It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-) Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Thanks for watching, Robert! :-) Make sure you check out Steve's new Blues Masterclass if you haven't already: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/promo/ Because there’s some cool limited edition bonus items like GuitarZoom guitar straps, koozies, and more, but only while supplies last. And just a heads-up, Steve’s got a brand new Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their blues playing to the next level. You’ll discover easy and fun ways to add bluesy mojo to your solos, so you can sound great and play with confidence in any setting. Click the link and pick a time that fits your schedule: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/ The Blues Jam Workshop includes: ✔️ Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos ✔️ How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos ✔️ Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction ✔️ Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Here’s the tab for the workshop, so you can take a look and see if the Blues Jam Workshop is right for you: drive.google.com/file/d/1sZIalAGlDV1qdYQKCP6VEEqiT7bQx8Rl/view
Awesome, Nancy! Thanks for watching, thanks for the kind words, and thanks for sharing your progress! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 50+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Power Chord Creativity ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Chord Chasing Mastery ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 There’s 3 preview videos on that page, where Steve reveals a few simple tips that take some of the pain and frustration out of barre chords. Make sure you watch all 3 videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Just watched three different videos on barre chords and yours had the best information by far. Thanks for what you do!! The position of the neck was part of my problem.
Thanks for watching, Scott! :-) Just a heads-up, Steve’s new Fretboard Framework webinar is now available on-demand. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/fretboardframework/webinar/registration/ You’ll discover… ✅ How to combine triads to create satisfying guitar solos. ✅ An easy 4 step method to ignite your soloing creativity so your solos don’t sound like a scale. ✅ How to break out of the pentatonic box and understand how to solo using your entire fretboard. ✅ And a few cool licks you’ll want to add to your arsenal. Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to check out some free preview videos from Steve’s brand new Fretboard Framework course: www.guitarzoom.com/fretboardframework/promo-2/#videos
Awesome, Fabian! Thanks for watching, thanks for the kind words, and thanks for sharing your progress! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 50+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Chord Chasing Mastery ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 There’s 3 preview videos on that page, where Steve reveals a few simple tips that take some of the pain and frustration out of barre chords. Make sure you watch all 3 videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
This is the first vid i saw...awesome video lessons....I also quit playing cos of barre chords and you saying to keep playing has really motivated me...Wil grab my guitar and practise again
Thank YOU for watching, Jack! Just wanted to let you know, if you like Steve's UA-cam videos, make sure you check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: guitarzoom.com/join When you join, you get unlimited streaming over 40 of Steve's best guitar courses (including Barre Chords Made Easy, Power Chord Creativity and many more), and new courses are being added regularly. Courses cover a wide range of topics, and there are courses for every skill-level. Which means, members always have something new to learn and apply to their guitar playing. :-) Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out the membership, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Awesome, Jody! Thanks for watching! :-) Make sure you check out Steve's new Blues Masterclass if you haven't already: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/promo/ Because there’s some cool limited edition bonus items like GuitarZoom guitar straps, koozies, and more, but only while supplies last. And just a heads-up, Steve’s got a brand new Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their blues playing to the next level. You’ll discover easy and fun ways to add bluesy mojo to your solos, so you can sound great and play with confidence in any setting. Click the link and pick a time that fits your schedule: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/ The Blues Jam Workshop includes: ✔️ Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos ✔️ How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos ✔️ Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction ✔️ Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Here’s the tab for the workshop, so you can take a look and see if the Blues Jam Workshop is right for you: drive.google.com/file/d/1sZIalAGlDV1qdYQKCP6VEEqiT7bQx8Rl/view
I started out on classical guitar with medium tension nylon strings and went to a harder tension nylon strings and now I can do barre chords on steel strings. Perseverance!
Excellent advice! In my 6 month of learning and I was so surprised that things I wished I knew from the beginning, I am learning today, i.e. holding, elbow placement, finger placement. Should have day 1! I started with learning basic open chords, the main ones. Practiced for 4 weeks until knew them, struggling and practicing hours a day before I got it, not perfect but Okay. Thanks and will watch several of your videos.
Awesome! Glad Steve's videos have helped your guitar playing. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! :-) Just wanted to let you know, there’s a special sale happening tomorrow (August 27). Steve’s Greatest Licks Bundle is going on sale at 6 AM Pacific. You get 10 of Steve’s best guitar licks courses for as little as $19.95. That’s hundreds of guitar licks in a wide variety of styles, and these 10 courses sold separately would cost hundreds of dollars. So if you want to take your lead guitar playing to the next level, or just have a blast playing some killer guitar licks, you should definitely check it out. :-) Go here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/greatestlicksbundle/promo/ Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. You can go here to watch preview videos from the Greatest Licks Bundle → ua-cam.com/play/PLXsgqaRTz85VtZY8dTnVeIX4M7KbXuPUl.html
Steve please do a course on specifically how you practiced hammer ons and pulloffs to play fast. It is amazing to watch you noodle around the guitar and your picking hand looks like it is hardly moving but you are flying through notes like crazy. I would love to learn how to practice to build that kind of speed.
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Awesome, Joyous One! Thanks for watching, and thanks for sharing! If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 There’s 3 preview videos on that page, where Steve reveals a few simple tips that take some of the pain and frustration out of barre chords. Make sure you watch all 3 videos, because there's lots of awesome tips in the videos. :-) And just a heads-up, Steve Stine’s Christmas Soloing Bundle is still available. It’s 10 of Steve’s all-time best soloing courses for 95% off the regular price. Click here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/christmassoloingbundle/promo/ Here’s what you get in the bundle: ✅ Guitar Solos Made Easy 2.0 ✅ Blues Soloing ✅ Unlocking The Soloing Connection ✅ The Creative Fretboard ✅ Guitar Solo Builder ✅ Arpeggios Made Easy ✅ CAGED Made Simple ✅ All About Intervals ✅ Chord Chasing Mastery ✅ Expressive Soloing If you want to take your soloing skills to a much higher level, or even if you’re just making the jump from “rhythm only” to playing lead, the Christmas Sololing Bundle can help you reach your goal FAST. Click the link above to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to watch video reviews from real GuitarZoom Members → guitarzoom.com/reviews
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Instant improvement for me with this advice Steve, was getting really peed off with the f chord , even power chords with the octave , I've only been learning for 6 months , but suddenly feeling more comfortable , and enjoying myself , I've been following youtube advice about holding elbow tight into your side , all to compact for me personally , your advice on a few elements of play I've seen recently , has helped me no end , thankyou steve🙏
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Thanks for watching! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 40+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Chord Chasing Mastery ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to watch free preview videos from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2 Make sure you watch all the videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Thanks for the kind words, Brian! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 40+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ... and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to watch free preview videos from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2 Make sure you watch all the videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Excellent video. Adjusting the position of my guitar and my elbow made a huge difference and helped me play the chords more easily. Also, using the side of my finger really helped me, too. You are a wonderful teacher.
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Thanks for watching and subscribing, Schneider Faith! :-) Just a heads-up, Steve Stine’s Christmas Soloing Bundle is still available. It’s 10 of Steve’s all-time best soloing courses for 95% off the regular price. Click here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/christmassoloingbundle/promo/ Here’s what you get in the bundle: ✅ Guitar Solos Made Easy 2.0 ✅ Blues Soloing ✅ Unlocking The Soloing Connection ✅ The Creative Fretboard ✅ Guitar Solo Builder ✅ Arpeggios Made Easy ✅ CAGED Made Simple ✅ All About Intervals ✅ Chord Chasing Mastery ✅ Expressive Soloing If you want to take your soloing skills to a much higher level, or even if you’re just making the jump from “rhythm only” to playing lead, the Christmas Sololing Bundle can help you reach your goal FAST. Click the link above to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to watch video reviews from real GuitarZoom Members → guitarzoom.com/reviews
@@stinemusiclessons I’m still needed more time to learn guitar, so I think it’s still early for it. I’m a beginner student , who desire to make more easy the chords using . 🙏 thanks
Wow , thanks for the info on the first finger placement, I'd been trying to perfectly get it on its side and perfect distance for each finger from the fret... probably why the outside of my wrist hurts/ getting arthritis.
Wow thank you so much for these tips! Actually playing the e-guitar and was looking for a good video on barre chords (been trying for 3 months already and it doesn't work and thinking about quitting) and came across this video of yours. Gained motivation again and will try out your tips tomorrow morning! I didn't know that the strings (your last tip) make such a huge difference. What strings do you recommend for e-guitars?? You're awesome!
Thanks Steve. You are a good teacher. Dedinitely. Right now, I have a stabilizer wrapped around my left rist and thumb, because I managed to do all the wrong things and got a thumb tendonitis. But the intersting part is that I used to be able to play barre chords :-) and was «corrected» by someone who claimed to know. I suppose picking your teacher is also important in learning to play the guitar (or learning anything, really).
Ouch! Make sure to follow your doctor's instructions, and don't put any pressure on those tendons, if you can avoid it. Sometimes, all you can do with injuries like that is to let them heal. So for now, just rest and follow your doctor's instructions. (Can't stress that enough. :-) ) When you start to play again, make sure to stretch properly every time you play. Here's some exercises Steve recommends that you should check out: ua-cam.com/video/qYJZsk3cNLc/v-deo.html Regarding the person who "corrected" you with your barre chord technique, I'm sure they meant to help. It's possible that whatever they're doing works for them just fine, because of the size, shape, and flexibility of their hands, and so on... but for whatever reason, it didn't work for you the same way. As Steve always says, stay positive, and try to avoid doing the things that caused the tendonitis. For me personally, I struggled with pretty severe tendonitis a few years ago. I was playing bass in a 2-piece band, and after a few months of long practice sessions and playing shows semi-regularly on electric bass, then going home and playing acoustic for fun, my left (fretting hand) elbow felt like it was going to snap. And I just had to quit for a while to recover. After the pain went away - I totally quit playing for at least a couple of weeks - when I started to play again, the pain started coming back. So, I paid close attention to when and why I started feeling strain in my tendons. I figured out that the way I was holding my guitar was causing my left hand to be put in an awkward position. And when I put my left hand in an awkward position, then tightened my tendons... that was what was causing my tendonitis. I decided to try something. Instead of resting my guitar (or bass) on my right thigh when I played, I moved it over to my left thigh. Doing this pushed my left arm out further away from my body, and doing that gave my left arm more freedom to move without getting into an awkward position. And I've been playing since then with no problems. All it took was moving my guitar from my right thigh to my left thigh. So, when you start to play again, pay close attention to how your hand feels. You might be able to find a simple change that can help avoid problems in the future. Hope this helps! :-) Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of more than 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, like CAGED Made Simple, Music Theory Made Easy, Play Guitar For Life, Blues Guitar, Rock Licks, Acoustic Guitar, and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of topics, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So wherever you are in your guitar journey, you can get to the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! After your doctor says it's ok, of course. :-) -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Thank you very much for your barre chord tips !!! :) I am a beginner guitarist who is trying to get better who would appreciate a gentle introduction to barre chords ! Even though I can’t do full 6 string barre chords because of my rather short small fingers and small hands and short arms I still want to try out partial barre chords/mini barre chords that involve barring only the first 2 - 4 strings in the guitar on the same fret with my finger ! Making things a lot easier for me ! Thanks heaps for your help ! Very much appreciated ! :) I shall keep these tips in mind when I am actually practicing. And to get further professional advice on barre chords and other things I shall pay for professional guitar lessons :) from mr Ryan McDonald kiwi from NEW ZEALAND :)
If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 Thanks for watching! :-) Make sure you tune in to today’s LIVE Rock Licks Limited Edition Workshop if you can. Steve’s going to answer questions about playing rock licks, so feel free to ask your question in the chat. It’s happening today (Monday, May 24) at 10 AM Pacific. During the workshop, Steve’s going to give away 5 GuitarZoom Memberships, totally free. But you have to attend the live workshop in order to win. Go here to sign up if you haven’t yet → guitarzoom.com/workshop Today is the last time Steve will be giving away free Memberships, so be sure to tune in if you can. Also, you can go here if you want to learn more about the GuitarZoom Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Hope to see you at the workshop! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to grab Rock Licks Limited Edition on DVD (while supplies last) → guitarzoom.com/rocklickslimitededition/promo/
Thanks for watching, Gene! :-) Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of more than 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, like CAGED Made Simple, Music Theory Made Easy, Play Guitar For Life, Blues Guitar, Rock Licks, Acoustic Guitar, and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of topics, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So wherever you are in your guitar journey, you can get to the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Thanks for watching, Shannon! :-) Be sure to check out Steve's new Blues Masterclass if you haven't already: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/promo/ And just a heads-up, Steve’s got a brand new Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their blues playing to the next level. Or if you just want to add bluesy mojo to your licks and solos, you should definitely check it out also. :-) Go here to pick the time that’s best for you: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/ The Blues Jam Workshop includes: ✔️ Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos ✔️ How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos ✔️ Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction ✔️ Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Here’s the tab for the workshop, if you’re interested: drive.google.com/file/d/1sZIalAGlDV1qdYQKCP6VEEqiT7bQx8Rl/view
Perfect background 👌 family ❤️ I just love Ur lessons sir n I m struggling with barre chords alot I think I can never play it perfectly but now uh r my only hope let's see if now I m able to make it
Thank you You are really a good teacher for us beginners So I may ask, are the barre chords played with say open chords progression for example if I play G chord progression how do barre chords come in Thanks
Thanks for the kind words, Jasper! To answer your question, barre chords work the same way as open chords in chord progressions. Just find the root note for the chord you're looking for, and play the barre chord. For example, to play a G - C - D chord progression, you can play G as a 6th string barre chord, like this: e - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - 4- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D - - - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E - - - - - 3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...then play C and D as 5th string barre chords: e - - - - -x- - - - - - x- - - - - - - - - - - B - - - - -5- - - - - -7 - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - -5 - - - - - 7- - - - - - - - - - - D - - - - -5- - - - - -7- - - - - - - - - - - A - - - - -3 - - - - - 5- - - - - - - - - - - E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hope this helps! :-) Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of more than 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, like CAGED Made Simple, Music Theory Made Easy, Play Guitar For Life, Blues Guitar, Rock Licks, Acoustic Guitar, and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of topics, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So wherever you are in your guitar journey, you can get to the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3 Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Thank YOU for watching, Mark! :-) By the way, if you like Steve’s UA-cam videos, go here → guitarzoom.com/join And check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership. Members get unlimited streaming of more than 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, including Acoustic Guitar, Play Guitar For Life, CAGED Made Simple, Music Theory Made Easy, and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of subjects, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So no matter where you are in your guitar journey, you can reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Hi Steve, I'm learning to play and found you as the best UA-cam teacher so thank you very much. I bought a Yamaha F310 acoustic guitar, does every brand new acoustic guitar needs to set-up first? Like calibrating the thrust and the bridge to lower the action?(saw some DIY videos) Because no matter how hard I press some strings especially those near the nut, it doesn't sound well, not sure if because I'm new or if setting up brand new guitar to play easier is really necessary. Thank you!
Just thought I'd tell ya that I tried to do what you were teaching in this video and it worked! I hit that barre chord the first time with no muted strings!:) Thanks man!:))
that was so helpful. my biggest problem is my short body that the guitar digs into my right breast which is a mastectomy reconstructed implant and prevents me from adding pressure trying to play barre chords. any tips? i so avoid barre chords but i really want to play them
Unbelievable.... I just had these exact strings put on my acustic and they are sooo much smoother .. I'm not sure how you always know what I'm doing but it's starting to freak me out !! Lol
I was having most difficulties playing the minor chords cause I couldn't bar the G string well enough with my index finger, raising my index finger a bit so the palm of my hand is closer to the neck helps a lot as I was trying to bar the G string with a little fold in my finger where the joint is
Thanks for sharing that tip, Kevin! I know there are other guitarists out there who might benefit from it. :-) By the way, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely take a look at the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/join You get instant access to over 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, plus access to new courses as long as you’re a member. Check it out, thanks for watching, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Wow thank you so much for the strings recommendation I am really thinking about the string that is worth playing and buying ... and its perfect for my martin dx1...
This is how I play any guitar while seated. Definitely mostly prevalent in the classically trained crowd, but this is ultimately a preference thing for me, purely for the sake of comfort and natural hand positioning, regardless of how closely it might translate to an upright stance. This all is not to be confused with poor posture and technique, of course, which he covers quite well as per usual.
Steve, I tend to miss your live shows...I'm in Malta....time zones! I've got huge hands....totally huge. You can see them from space :). Not fat, just big. Had an issue with buzzing on e when barring the 3 strings with ring finger in the a shape barre chord. Eventually figured out that by pushing my index finger further up, it lifted the bend on my ring finger enough to stop the buzzing. I'm still slow transitioning between barre chords etc but they sound way better. Do you think that playing songs with barre chords in is a good and more enjoyable way to practice?
Why does my joint at the base of my left pointer finger of my fretting hand get too painful to play after a week or so? No breaks, no soft tissue damage and have even taken a year off, tried rehab exercises (not guitar-specific). I stretch, warm-up, move between lead, barres, opens, etc. Rheumatologists and others say they don’t know-but they have no guitar experience/knowledge. Any recommendations? I own and run a studio, so I have a lot of guitars to move between, but I mostly use a PRS electric to make it easier on my left hand. It hurts on the outside- between my pointer and thumb on the big pointer knuckle.
Thanks for watching, Ray! I think those are light or extra light gauge strings Steve is using. Hope this helps! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, right now you can get 10 of Steve’s best courses for over 90% Off at the Greatest Hits Bundle Quarter Sale→ guitarzoom.com/greatesthitsbundle/promo/? The Greatest Hits Bundle includes: ✅ Acoustic Guitar ✅ Chords Made Easy ✅ Strumming Made Easy ✅ Acoustic Picking Styles ✅ Song Secrets ✅ Songwriting Made Simple ✅ Blues Basics ✅ Slide Guitar ✅ Fretboard Mastery ✅ Ear Training 2.0 …all in one bundle for over 90% Off the regular price. The Greatest Hits Bundle includes Lifetime Access to the courses above, which means you can come back to these lessons any time you want to jumpstart your guitar playing. Go here for all the details → guitarzoom.com/greatesthitsbundle/promo/? Check it out ASAP because the price goes up 25¢ with every order. And no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Notes:
Leg/guitar elevated a bit
Neck out forward a little bit - gives room to work and allows arm to tuck in at elbow
Elbow tucked in towards ribs - rotates your hand and fingers towards the side - avoids knuckles - better edge
Thumb behind the index finger
Keep fingers close to the frets
Finesse over force
Don't chase perfection
5th string barre chords - first string muted = fine
Style and body of the guitar can make a difference - lower action - thinner gauge
(Acoustic) Martin Flexible Core SP strings - 11s
(Electric) GHS Boomers
Another great lesson! 😁
Steve is a great teacher. I’ve had great success with his guitarzoom program until I developed liver cancer…then he allowed me to leave his program with a complete refund and a wish for good health. The surgery was a success and I’m back watching and learning to play guitar. Thanks Steve. And he’s hella good looking, especially when he’s teaching!
That's awesome news, Lisa! I will pass it on to Steve. :-)
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
Hey Lisa!
So glad to hear the surgery was a success!!
Stay strong 🙏
Steve
Guitar position, yes.🎸
this is the ONE REASON I QUIT 50 YEARS AGO! so i'm back and am determined to keep at this one thing if this is the last thing i do. thanks for the tips!
Yes. You teach very clear and understandable. Keep it up. Thank you.
I've struggled for a long time with barre chords. I could do them, but not cleanly enough fast enough for them to be functionally useable. The strings you recommended here have been the absolute difference maker for me -- all this time I thought the problem was me, while it was my gear not being right for me. Thank you -- I can't even begin to tell you how satisfying it was to pick up my guitar, fret a barre chord, and have it feel almost effortless for the first time. I feel like so many doors have been opened on my playing potential just from this one small change. Thanks again.
Great content again, Steve. Thank you. A hint I was given, was to place the pad of the finger on the fret wire and roll it on to the bony part.
Wow! It works! You are magic, sir!
I was in the same boat about quitting playing then i watched this and adjusted and now i can play most bar cords just keep working i was working for about a week before i got the hang of it.
Steve is a genius, ive only been learning about six months and ive really improved with his help i really have ,thank you man
My pleasure! Thanks for the comment and kind words!
One of my favorites teachers and videos
Thanks for the kind words, Kimberly! If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3
There’s 3 preview videos on that page, where Steve reveals a few simple tips that take some of the pain and frustration out of barre chords. Make sure you watch all 3 videos, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
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Hey, Steve. I just want to say that your encouragement here really helped me push through and keep going with this. When you shared that you had frustration early on and that you were thinking about giving up (and maybe not continuing with guitar) but then pushed through, that was a big help to me. Also the idea to 'give yourself a break.' I have been doing a little bit of this each day & a lot of them are terrible, but I can also tell it's getting closer. THANK YOU. Actually feeling like this is possible & excited that one day I might be able to do it ...
That's awesome to hear, Aaron! :-)
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✔️ Blues Guitar
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This video did the trick for me. I followed the instructions and played a clean F right away. I've been working on barre chords for a while and struggling quite a bit. Thank you
Steve, you are a phenomenal teacher, and I can only imagine the number of people you have tremendously helped in their musical journey! You have helped me tremendously, and I just love your whole approach to teaching! I think you must learn similarly to how I do because your approach resonates directly with me and has been probably the most helpful in my life! Thanks again brother! Oh yeah, it seems like you may have lost some weight, I hope and pray you are well! God bless you!
Steve is right talking about takes time for things to click, I noticed it even with my open chords I just jam easy songs and now I can jam some some songs I was struggling with 2 months ago.
Unare such a good teacher thanku
Thanks for the kind words, Mary! :-)
Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join
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✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection
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If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3
Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
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I have played for 25 years and I learned some things here Steve!! god bless bub!!
Thank you . I've tried a lot of tips for playing barre chords I think the guitar placement was wrong. Now it feels a lot easier
Steve i love yOur waY oF delivering lesson, nOw my concept were gOod enough.. All thank to yours
Yes same here he teaches so good yaar
Thanks Steve Stine!!!
I would suggest that everyone TRY placing the guitar in the 'Classical' position ....i.e. on the LEFT leg. I found that playing barre chords was immensely easier with little to no pain except perhaps at the 12th fret. I started to play the guitar in this position always, as it does not affect playing the normal open chords at all. Try it!
Great suggestion, Barry!
Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join
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If you want to improve your acoustic playing, Acoustic Picking Styles would be a perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/acoustic-picking-styles
The courses cover a wide variety of topics, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So wherever you are in your guitar journey, you can get to the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-)
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P.S. I played guitar for years and years resting the guitar on my right leg. Long story short, after I started playing more regularly, I developed a pretty serious case of tendonitis in my left forearm. I had to stop playing for a while because of it.
After the pain started to go away, I tried playing normally, and the tendonitis started coming back. Finally, I decided to try resting my guitar (and bass) on my left leg... and the tendonitis has not come back yet.
Turns out, with my guitar on my right leg, I was putting my left arm in an awkward position, and I didn't even realize it. Shifting my guitar to my left leg helped me play much more comfortably.
Just wanted to share. :-) -- Mike
That does work, until you have to stand to play. So when it comes to something I find difficult (like barre chords - super small hands), I suck it up, strap on the guitar, stand up and practice. If I can play it while sitting, then show up to play and have to stand and then struggle with something I thought I had down, well, not so good.
Steve is such a good dude
Very helpful compared to many other videos!
Thanks for the kind words, Susant! :-)
Just a heads-up, on Monday, September 27 at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence.
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Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing!
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Greetings from fabulous Las Vegas. Thanks for the useful tips.
Thanks for watching, Robert! :-)
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Steve this Barre chord instructional video was excellent. Mine are already sounding better. Thanks soo much.
Awesome, Nancy! Thanks for watching, thanks for the kind words, and thanks for sharing your progress! :-)
Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join
Members get unlimited streaming of 50+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including
✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy
✔️ Power Chord Creativity
✔️ CAGED Made Simple
✔️ Ear Training 2.0
✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection
✔️ Chord Chasing Mastery
✔️ Music Theory Made Easy
✔️ Play Guitar For Life
✔️ Blues Guitar
✔️ Rock Licks
✔️ Acoustic Guitar
...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-)
If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3
There’s 3 preview videos on that page, where Steve reveals a few simple tips that take some of the pain and frustration out of barre chords. Make sure you watch all 3 videos, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
I tried couple of weeks with unsucessfull result. Last night I watched your video, and tried it this morning. Voila, it works. Thanks a lot.
Just watched three different videos on barre chords and yours had the best information by far. Thanks for what you do!! The position of the neck was part of my problem.
Thanks for watching, Scott! :-)
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Thanks Steve! I'm on those chords now and working thru them. Every little bit helps. Love your channel and is more then helpful!!!!
Awesome, Fabian! Thanks for watching, thanks for the kind words, and thanks for sharing your progress! :-)
Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s UA-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join
Members get unlimited streaming of 50+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including
✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy
✔️ CAGED Made Simple
✔️ Ear Training 2.0
✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection
✔️ Chord Chasing Mastery
✔️ Music Theory Made Easy
✔️ Play Guitar For Life
✔️ Blues Guitar
✔️ Rock Licks
✔️ Acoustic Guitar
...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-)
If you want to play better barre chords, Barre Chords Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/barre-chords-made-easy-3
There’s 3 preview videos on that page, where Steve reveals a few simple tips that take some of the pain and frustration out of barre chords. Make sure you watch all 3 videos, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
R🌹se wd🪵od 🎸🌺🌺🌺 Martins strings for now.
Very good lesson
Thank you! 😃
This is the first vid i saw...awesome video lessons....I also quit playing cos of barre chords and you saying to keep playing has really motivated me...Wil grab my guitar and practise again
Most thorough explanation I've heard. Thanks
Thank YOU for watching, Jack!
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Which means, members always have something new to learn and apply to their guitar playing. :-)
Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out the membership, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
thanks Steve, you are great. natural teacher you come across so pleasant. this video was really helpful
Hi Steve. Learning a lot from you
Awesome, Jody! Thanks for watching! :-)
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Iv finely got round to doing bar chord.
I started out on classical guitar with medium tension nylon strings and went to a harder tension nylon strings and now I can do barre chords on steel strings. Perseverance!
Excellent advice! In my 6 month of learning and I was so surprised that things I wished I knew from the beginning, I am learning today, i.e. holding, elbow placement, finger placement. Should have day 1! I started with learning basic open chords, the main ones. Practiced for 4 weeks until knew them, struggling and practicing hours a day before I got it, not perfect but Okay. Thanks and will watch several of your videos.
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Steve please do a course on specifically how you practiced hammer ons and pulloffs to play fast. It is amazing to watch you noodle around the guitar and your picking hand looks like it is hardly moving but you are flying through notes like crazy. I would love to learn how to practice to build that kind of speed.
Your the best UA-cam guitar teacher that is on UA-cam thank you Steve for all u do
Thank you Steve. More power to you.
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Great tips as I struggle w/those chords and tend to shy away from songs that have them. Now I will go back and try them again.😉
Awesome, Joyous One! Thanks for watching, and thanks for sharing!
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You are WONDERFUL
Very helpful from perry Ga
This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Steve
Awesome! Thanks for watching! :-)
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Instant improvement for me with this advice Steve, was getting really peed off with the f chord , even power chords with the octave , I've only been learning for 6 months , but suddenly feeling more comfortable , and enjoying myself , I've been following youtube advice about holding elbow tight into your side , all to compact for me personally , your advice on a few elements of play I've seen recently , has helped me no end , thankyou steve🙏
Thanks for the kind words! And thanks for sharing your experience with guitar playing. :-)
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thanks man !!!
Thanks for watching! :-)
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Love your style man, down to earth and very clear. You make learning enjoyable... 😎 👍
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Excellent video. Adjusting the position of my guitar and my elbow made a huge difference and helped me play the chords more easily. Also, using the side of my finger really helped me, too. You are a wonderful teacher.
Thank you so much!
Thank you Steve, great teacher 👍🥳
Thanks for the kind words, Majid! And thanks for watching! :-)
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Its help me lots.
Thanks sir
Wish u best ofcluck
Thanks for watching, Vau! :-)
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Thank you!
Awesome guitar session
Thanks for watching and subscribing, Schneider Faith! :-)
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I’m still needed more time to learn guitar, so I think it’s still early for it. I’m a beginner student , who desire to make more easy the chords using .
🙏 thanks
Hi from UK, thanks for the tips, what a difference.
Great teacher ty very much
Wow , thanks for the info on the first finger placement, I'd been trying to perfectly get it on its side and perfect distance for each finger from the fret... probably why the outside of my wrist hurts/ getting arthritis.
Some really helpful things relating to playing barre chords.Right on.Thank's Steve.
Wow thank you so much for these tips!
Actually playing the e-guitar and was looking for a good video on barre chords (been trying for 3 months already and it doesn't work and thinking about quitting) and came across this video of yours. Gained motivation again and will try out your tips tomorrow morning!
I didn't know that the strings (your last tip) make such a huge difference.
What strings do you recommend for e-guitars??
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Thanks Steve. You are a good teacher. Dedinitely.
Right now, I have a stabilizer wrapped around my left rist and thumb, because I managed to do all the wrong things and got a thumb tendonitis. But the intersting part is that I used to be able to play barre chords :-) and was «corrected» by someone who claimed to know. I suppose picking your teacher is also important in learning to play the guitar (or learning anything, really).
Ouch! Make sure to follow your doctor's instructions, and don't put any pressure on those tendons, if you can avoid it.
Sometimes, all you can do with injuries like that is to let them heal. So for now, just rest and follow your doctor's instructions. (Can't stress that enough. :-) )
When you start to play again, make sure to stretch properly every time you play. Here's some exercises Steve recommends that you should check out:
ua-cam.com/video/qYJZsk3cNLc/v-deo.html
Regarding the person who "corrected" you with your barre chord technique, I'm sure they meant to help. It's possible that whatever they're doing works for them just fine, because of the size, shape, and flexibility of their hands, and so on... but for whatever reason, it didn't work for you the same way.
As Steve always says, stay positive, and try to avoid doing the things that caused the tendonitis.
For me personally, I struggled with pretty severe tendonitis a few years ago. I was playing bass in a 2-piece band, and after a few months of long practice sessions and playing shows semi-regularly on electric bass, then going home and playing acoustic for fun, my left (fretting hand) elbow felt like it was going to snap. And I just had to quit for a while to recover.
After the pain went away - I totally quit playing for at least a couple of weeks - when I started to play again, the pain started coming back. So, I paid close attention to when and why I started feeling strain in my tendons.
I figured out that the way I was holding my guitar was causing my left hand to be put in an awkward position. And when I put my left hand in an awkward position, then tightened my tendons... that was what was causing my tendonitis.
I decided to try something. Instead of resting my guitar (or bass) on my right thigh when I played, I moved it over to my left thigh. Doing this pushed my left arm out further away from my body, and doing that gave my left arm more freedom to move without getting into an awkward position.
And I've been playing since then with no problems. All it took was moving my guitar from my right thigh to my left thigh.
So, when you start to play again, pay close attention to how your hand feels. You might be able to find a simple change that can help avoid problems in the future.
Hope this helps! :-)
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Thank you very much!
You're very welcome! Glad to know the lesson was helpful. Thanks so much for commenting!
Thank you very much for your barre chord tips !!! :) I am a beginner guitarist who is trying to get better who would appreciate a gentle introduction to barre chords ! Even though I can’t do full 6 string barre chords because of my rather short small fingers and small hands and short arms I still want to try out partial barre chords/mini barre chords that involve barring only the first 2 - 4 strings in the guitar on the same fret with my finger ! Making things a lot easier for me ! Thanks heaps for your help ! Very much appreciated ! :) I shall keep these tips in mind when I am actually practicing. And to get further professional advice on barre chords and other things I shall pay for professional guitar lessons :) from mr Ryan McDonald kiwi from NEW ZEALAND :)
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Thanks for watching! :-)
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Thanks for the info 1s time I will look for you again.Gene
Thanks for watching, Gene! :-)
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Another great video. Thanks, Steve (from a fellow former ND resident, but further north in GF!).
It sounds perfect ❤️
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I Love 💕 look and sound of this one.
thanks for the tips
Thanks for watching, Shannon! :-)
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Wow such wonderful help he is god bless you.
thank you so much Steve great tips helps a lot.
Excellent lesson
Perfect background 👌 family ❤️ I just love Ur lessons sir n I m struggling with barre chords alot I think I can never play it perfectly but now uh r my only hope let's see if now I m able to make it
Thank u for all the greatvtutorials
Thank you
You are really a good teacher for us beginners
So I may ask, are the barre chords played with say open chords progression for example if I play G chord progression how do barre chords come in
Thanks
Thanks for the kind words, Jasper! To answer your question, barre chords work the same way as open chords in chord progressions. Just find the root note for the chord you're looking for, and play the barre chord.
For example, to play a G - C - D chord progression, you can play G as a 6th string barre chord, like this:
e - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
B - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
G - - - - - 4- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
D - - - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
A - - - - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
E - - - - - 3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
...then play C and D as 5th string barre chords:
e - - - - -x- - - - - - x- - - - - - - - - - -
B - - - - -5- - - - - -7 - - - - - - - - - - -
G - - - - -5 - - - - - 7- - - - - - - - - - -
D - - - - -5- - - - - -7- - - - - - - - - - -
A - - - - -3 - - - - - 5- - - - - - - - - - -
E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hope this helps! :-)
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Love your lessons
Very useful. Thank you ✋🏻
Thank YOU for watching, Mark! :-)
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Would you recommend that I put "light" strings on the one of my guitars that I plan to use to learn how to barre a chord?
Hi Steve, I'm learning to play and found you as the best UA-cam teacher so thank you very much. I bought a Yamaha F310 acoustic guitar, does every brand new acoustic guitar needs to set-up first? Like calibrating the thrust and the bridge to lower the action?(saw some DIY videos) Because no matter how hard I press some strings especially those near the nut, it doesn't sound well, not sure if because I'm new or if setting up brand new guitar to play easier is really necessary. Thank you!
Thanks Steve!
You are welcome!
Just thought I'd tell ya that I tried to do what you were teaching in this video and it worked! I hit that barre chord the first time with no muted strings!:) Thanks man!:))
that was so helpful. my biggest problem is my short body that the guitar digs into my right breast which is a mastectomy reconstructed implant and prevents me from adding pressure trying to play barre chords. any tips? i so avoid barre chords but i really want to play them
great tips Steve, especially the last one
Great video, 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Unbelievable.... I just had these exact strings put on my acustic and they are sooo much smoother .. I'm not sure how you always know what I'm doing but it's starting to freak me out !! Lol
Nice guitar I bought the a30e and I'm waiting on the new a50e. They sound and play great
Hi Steve hope this lesson works for me. Chas from the UK
Wow ,great lesson
Hello from Arlington Tx.
You are awesome sir...your videos help me a lot..Thank you sir🙏😊
I was having most difficulties playing the minor chords cause I couldn't bar the G string well enough with my index finger, raising my index finger a bit so the palm of my hand is closer to the neck helps a lot as I was trying to bar the G string with a little fold in my finger where the joint is
Thanks for sharing that tip, Kevin! I know there are other guitarists out there who might benefit from it. :-)
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Damn...work got in the way. Watching after. Thanks
Thanks man
humm. I was just wondering if you could also play the guitar with a slide .. Rock on
Wow thank you so much for the strings recommendation I am really thinking about the string that is worth playing and buying ... and its perfect for my martin dx1...
I've been trying too play barre chords for 3 yrs.
Love it
I wish I had more time in my life for these lessons
Nice lesson, best regards from germany
Thanks Steve... very helpful insights.
What do you think about people saying put it on your left knee only because if you stand up with a strap that's the same position.
This is how I play any guitar while seated. Definitely mostly prevalent in the classically trained crowd, but this is ultimately a preference thing for me, purely for the sake of comfort and natural hand positioning, regardless of how closely it might translate to an upright stance. This all is not to be confused with poor posture and technique, of course, which he covers quite well as per usual.
I was late😣. Thank you for your lessons Steve
Great wisdom
Thank you
Steve, I tend to miss your live shows...I'm in Malta....time zones! I've got huge hands....totally huge. You can see them from space :). Not fat, just big. Had an issue with buzzing on e when barring the 3 strings with ring finger in the a shape barre chord. Eventually figured out that by pushing my index finger further up, it lifted the bend on my ring finger enough to stop the buzzing. I'm still slow transitioning between barre chords etc but they sound way better. Do you think that playing songs with barre chords in is a good and more enjoyable way to practice?
Show was your inspiration to play guitar
Love your stuff bud
Why does my joint at the base of my left pointer finger of my fretting hand get too painful to play after a week or so? No breaks, no soft tissue damage and have even taken a year off, tried rehab exercises (not guitar-specific). I stretch, warm-up, move between lead, barres, opens, etc. Rheumatologists and others say they don’t know-but they have no guitar experience/knowledge. Any recommendations? I own and run a studio, so I have a lot of guitars to move between, but I mostly use a PRS electric to make it easier on my left hand. It hurts on the outside- between my pointer and thumb on the big pointer knuckle.
The video actually starts at 4:20
What Gauge are the Martin strings Steve
Thanks for watching, Ray! I think those are light or extra light gauge strings Steve is using. Hope this helps! :-)
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