This chord has kept me from playing so many songs, so I truly appreciate your video here showing how many alternately easier methods to hitting this one. Thank you David!
@@mhanxsalim326 getting better all the time. I just don‘t find the right placement to let it sink into muscle memory. Open chords are no problem.and thabks you for asking.
I think when newer players start worrying about barre chords, it's important to just understand the ideas behind "moving the shape." Once I realized that you could just take the E minor shape and move it up the fret board, root it on a certain note, and there you are! The minor barre chord of whatever you're rooting on! Same thing for the A major shape! And the E major shape! And so on. This was HUGE in my development of barre chords and understanding the fret board overall. I'm trying to not be a horrid Songnotes fanboy. I really am. But, again, good work on the video! Keep 'em coming!
+Justin Olson thanks Justin! Now I am very insecure I didn't cover this more during the video! But you're totally right - and in fact this topic you mentioned is a good idea for a video on its own. I'll probably make that one pretty soon... thanks for the comment!
Didn't mean for it to come off as a criticism. This video just reminded me of when I learned about barre chords and the first time it REALLY stuck. Still amazes me that music is math. Math is music. Keep doing what you're doing, man.
Great detail lesson thanks for sharing I’m 71 year old and just pick up guitar love it I’m having calluses it my fingers and not trying to quit as you said , thanks again keep these lessons coming
I was having a hard time switching from Bb barre 1st fret to Am C/E Dm C --- "Bb Am G -- F" - C In let it be instrumental part which is very quick between chord changes. Now that's a great way to do it. Bb barre 6th fret Am barre 5th fret G barre 3rd fret Back to F barre Thanks a lot
It is very difficult for me to play this Chord, so Im glad you Think so too. I Will definitely try one of the easier one. You said it will take weeks,I have practiced I’m months allready😳
I'm a begginner guitar player(only been playing for 3 months) but I actually find it easier to just put my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th finger on the D, G, B strings and instead of putting my forth finger on the A on the forth fret I just bar it. I get a better tone and sound to it and its easier to form. I'm learning how to play Yesterday by The Beatles so that's why I have been having to use B Flat. Also when you talked about The F cord and how people find that and B flat to be annoying to learn, I didn't find much difficulty in F cord as much as I did B flat. I hope my advice helps other beginners as well.
Have you ever thought of using Patreon as a way to help supplement the cost of producing your videos? Your videos are amazing and I don't doubt they take time and money to produce.
+Reese Brinkley yes! Something I have been thinking about starting in the next few months. One big question I need to work out is what my pricing tiers will be, and making sure I don't over promise (so that I can't keep up with what I commit to). With my last 5-6 lessons I started making print friendly PDFs for each song, which is most definitely something I think would work well with Patreon. Thanks for the suggestion and encouragement!
Thanks David great lesson,im struggling with bflat and f chords,and it was going so well with open chords,i tried to dodge the b and f but they find ya,cant hide,ah sure il just put the practice on them and i will get ther,i baught a guitar acoustic a yr ago,i knew absolutly nothing,but iv always wanted to learn,im 47,i love playing,now i can play a few bits and pieces,songs with open chords,but any time it see a b or f id play a bit then try bluff,each day im playing il keep a half hr or so to the b then f,thanks great lesson
This lesson helped me a lot. I also got a lot of benefit from playing Brian Jonestown songs that use barre chords up and down the neck (including Bm on the 6th fret). However, I still struggle with changing to and from the full Bflat on the first fret. It’s a tough one for sure.
After much seeking around youtube i have decided to choose you to teach me play gitar.I am 53 years old and a begynner.i start with simple man.B flat and barr chord training
Can i ask what kind of guitar? Thought maybe martin but few minor attributes don't seem like martins i know...not sure that is a martin sound either....?ii
what if i have barchord strenght but i still can't play it? i can do F barchord, Bminor barchord, or whatever, a lot more barchords, no problem with them, the problem with this one is stretching the fingers fast enough while playing a song
Then don't play using this shape (or practice more). Use your F Chord shape on the 6th fret and you'll have a Bb/A# chord (Think about it, you're going up 5 frets so F#, G, G#, A, A#). Now you just have to be able to quickly go all the way down to the 6th fret and back so you still may have speed issues. Another alternative is to only play 3 strings. Do an A Chord but use your pinky, ring and middle finger for each string. Then move that shape up one fret for A#. You can either only pluck those 3 strings or you can mute all the other strings with the rest of your hand (just lay your pointer finger across enough to gently touch all the strings).
Man I think I know alot of chords. The F chord is easy but when I get to the Bb it's extremely tough. I'm trying to go from a Am7 to a Bb,but going all the way to the 6th fret seems to mess me up everytime.
I really like your videos ,you mention on this video ,some videos on your channel about barre chord strength,any chance for a link ,i have been checking and can`t find,another thing can you make a lesson on the song "when you love a woman" by journey,thank`s mate keep up the good work
I never thought i could hate my short fingers this much................ I can't reach from the first fret to the third fret, and if i do push it i can't put any strength on my fingers 😭😭😭, seems like i need more practice 😂😂😂
Thanks for the bb its a double bitch alright i need it to play NOTHING RHYMED by Gilbert ó Sullivan without the bb cord nothing is rhyming...no pun intended.
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This chord has kept me from playing so many songs, so I truly appreciate your video here showing how many alternately easier methods to hitting this one. Thank you David!
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Playing the f shape on the 6th fret helped me so much!!!!! Thanks a bunch 🎸🎸
Impossible
For my hands otherwise
@@Sandra_aschenbach_doyle how about now? Still impossible?
@@mhanxsalim326 getting better all the time. I just don‘t find the right placement to let it sink into muscle memory. Open chords are no problem.and thabks you for asking.
Same! This technique is just so much easier for me to do and switch to different chords faster
When he said F and B are a pain in the butt........ I FELT THAT
F's easy If u get used to it but not b chord
In the butt right?
I want everyone to know I've grown up since this comment 👆🏽
@@mtmarrowthegamer6079 b is easy if you get use to it,im struggling with b and f
I was joking,like,everthing is easy when u get use to whatever it is
I think when newer players start worrying about barre chords, it's important to just understand the ideas behind "moving the shape." Once I realized that you could just take the E minor shape and move it up the fret board, root it on a certain note, and there you are! The minor barre chord of whatever you're rooting on! Same thing for the A major shape! And the E major shape! And so on. This was HUGE in my development of barre chords and understanding the fret board overall.
I'm trying to not be a horrid Songnotes fanboy. I really am. But, again, good work on the video! Keep 'em coming!
+Justin Olson thanks Justin! Now I am very insecure I didn't cover this more during the video! But you're totally right - and in fact this topic you mentioned is a good idea for a video on its own. I'll probably make that one pretty soon... thanks for the comment!
Didn't mean for it to come off as a criticism. This video just reminded me of when I learned about barre chords and the first time it REALLY stuck. Still amazes me that music is math. Math is music. Keep doing what you're doing, man.
Great detail lesson thanks for sharing I’m 71 year old and just pick up guitar love it I’m having calluses it my fingers and not trying to quit as you said , thanks again keep these lessons coming
I was having a hard time switching from Bb barre 1st fret to Am
C/E Dm C --- "Bb Am G -- F" - C
In let it be instrumental part which is very quick between chord changes.
Now that's a great way to do it.
Bb barre 6th fret
Am barre 5th fret
G barre 3rd fret
Back to
F barre
Thanks a lot
I made peace with F.. but that B-flat on 6th, dang
Thank you for your video 🤙🏼
It is very difficult for me to play this Chord, so Im glad you Think so too. I Will definitely try one of the easier one. You said it will take weeks,I have practiced I’m months allready😳
THANK YOU for pointing out that you have to play the f shape on the 6th this just solved the whole problem for me. bless you
Almost every shape is moveable
I'm a begginner guitar player(only been playing for 3 months) but I actually find it easier to just put my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th finger on the D, G, B strings and instead of putting my forth finger on the A on the forth fret I just bar it. I get a better tone and sound to it and its easier to form. I'm learning how to play Yesterday by The Beatles so that's why I have been having to use B Flat. Also when you talked about The F cord and how people find that and B flat to be annoying to learn, I didn't find much difficulty in F cord as much as I did B flat. I hope my advice helps other beginners as well.
Have you ever thought of using Patreon as a way to help supplement the cost of producing your videos? Your videos are amazing and I don't doubt they take time and money to produce.
+Reese Brinkley yes! Something I have been thinking about starting in the next few months. One big question I need to work out is what my pricing tiers will be, and making sure I don't over promise (so that I can't keep up with what I commit to).
With my last 5-6 lessons I started making print friendly PDFs for each song, which is most definitely something I think would work well with Patreon.
Thanks for the suggestion and encouragement!
:)
Maybe do, $1 tier, 3$, 10$, then maybe a higher tier for a few minute of lessons?
This is the final cord I have to learn for a song. I managed E, G, D, and C. I’ll get this eventually. Thanks for the video!
Polly by any chance?
Right hand struming is fun to do, thanks for lesson
Thanks David, love the Bb Barr on the 6th fret! 👍
Thanks David great lesson,im struggling with bflat and f chords,and it was going so well with open chords,i tried to dodge the b and f but they find ya,cant hide,ah sure il just put the practice on them and i will get ther,i baught a guitar acoustic a yr ago,i knew absolutly nothing,but iv always wanted to learn,im 47,i love playing,now i can play a few bits and pieces,songs with open chords,but any time it see a b or f id play a bit then try bluff,each day im playing il keep a half hr or so to the b then f,thanks great lesson
This lesson helped me a lot. I also got a lot of benefit from playing Brian Jonestown songs that use barre chords up and down the neck (including Bm on the 6th fret). However, I still struggle with changing to and from the full Bflat on the first fret. It’s a tough one for sure.
Always helpful... thank you!
Nice one, David - very helpful and I really like your attitude!
Excellent. Thank you ❤️
Thank you very much. I hope you are well
After much seeking around youtube i have decided to choose you to teach me play gitar.I am 53 years old and a begynner.i start with simple man.B flat and barr chord training
Gudmundur B Kristmundsson you do not know how to spell lol
This was very helpful! Thank you!
Helpful young man thank you.
Neil Finn says this is a "tricky chord" - when it comes from him, you know its bad
Just depends on what you're doin. They can be tricky yes just depends on the song and style/sound you want and what's easiest for ya
F&B is swearing in chord language. 😄👀🤣
Thank you. So helpful…
THANK YOU GREATLY! FANTASTIC INSTRUCTION! GRACIAS! BLESSINGS!
This was the Best! Thank you.
Thanks 🙏
Thank you David! Super helpful.
You made it easy
Thank you for this.. I really struggle with this chord
Thank you - this is a BIG help! 🙏
Is there a like to the bar chord strength video - I cannot find it?
Tnanks..very useful
Thank you sir !
Cool! Thank you! This was really helpful :)
Best friends with F 😂I died laughing😌
Thank you this really helped!
F key is my favourite key and Bb chord is so important in this key being the major 4th.
Good stuff
yeah dude that s exactly what i needed :D great teacher ;)
Started learning 2 days ago and I cant do b flat but I really need it for with a smile :(
thanks bro
Barre chords are easier all around. But thanks for the info 😎
thank you!
Thank you!
learning place your find is so hard 😢 i’m trying not to give up. the positioning is so awkward hurts sometimes
Ok now time to big brain and invert them because I'm a lefty...
My 2nd and 3rd finger don't stretch that way 😥
Joy K just practice, and ist will come with time
I need to learn this chord in two weeks time. 😓
Lucky i need to learn it in one week along with F my teacher is an ass
Do you do this with every chord. I'm trying to figure out what b major minor and flat are . And how they differ.
Thank
When i play with my tuner on the 1st frett bb comes up as A#
how much do you charge for lessons Im 73 and I want to learn so I can Play at my church with the praise team thank you Pauli!
Can i ask what kind of guitar? Thought maybe martin but few minor attributes don't seem like martins i know...not sure that is a martin sound either....?ii
what if i have barchord strenght but i still can't play it? i can do F barchord, Bminor barchord, or whatever, a lot more barchords, no problem with them, the problem with this one is stretching the fingers fast enough while playing a song
Then don't play using this shape (or practice more). Use your F Chord shape on the 6th fret and you'll have a Bb/A# chord (Think about it, you're going up 5 frets so F#, G, G#, A, A#). Now you just have to be able to quickly go all the way down to the 6th fret and back so you still may have speed issues.
Another alternative is to only play 3 strings. Do an A Chord but use your pinky, ring and middle finger for each string. Then move that shape up one fret for A#. You can either only pluck those 3 strings or you can mute all the other strings with the rest of your hand (just lay your pointer finger across enough to gently touch all the strings).
I have no idea why I’m here when I already know the play the chord
To watch everyone else suffer what you have already been through ;)
Can I play BB chord in G chord by using the Capo?
This is pretty hard bro, but I need this chord for Every Feeling by Ezra Furman.
How about Eb?
Shouldn't that chord include lower e string also??
DAVID I CANT DO THIS
Leave your answers in the comments below,and i'll pick my favorites in the next episode of yiay
Man I think I know alot of chords. The F chord is easy but when I get to the Bb it's extremely tough. I'm trying to go from a Am7 to a Bb,but going all the way to the 6th fret seems to mess me up everytime.
Space Oddity? I'm right there with you :)
Lmao, me too 😁
I really like your videos ,you mention on this video ,some videos on your channel about barre chord strength,any chance for a link ,i have been checking and can`t find,another thing can you make a lesson on the song "when you love a woman" by journey,thank`s mate keep up the good work
+Urbano Ramos it's coming next week! Thanks for asking, sorry it's not up yet!
B FLAT IS IN MY WAY I WILL LEARN CHUCK BARRY JOHNNY B GOOD 😁👍🤘
How are you doing with that?
I'm in a similar position, but with Mad Sounds
Used to be able to play every chord so cleanly. Now I fractured my pinky and it threw my whole handout of whack.
TLDW:
B flat is the same thing as a sharp.
THERE YA GO
This B flat chord by David Pots i s completely different from original B flat chord. Guess there are 5 ways of doing B flat chord then.
Imagine what happens if the fuk chord and the bish chord forms union
yeah
I never thought i could hate my short fingers this much................ I can't reach from the first fret to the third fret, and if i do push it i can't put any strength on my fingers 😭😭😭, seems like i need more practice 😂😂😂
when my fingers r to smal to reach
I can’t reach it without placing my fingers on the fret
I cannot stretch my finger that far.
Nah, who made this stuff up? 😤My fingers: 👉🏽👆🏽👇🏾🤞🏽👌🏽🤏🏾
Same as F in the 6th fret is A#.. Why b flat?
A# and b flat is the same
Friend a with F lol!!
Thanks for the bb its a double bitch alright i need it to play NOTHING RHYMED by Gilbert ó Sullivan without the bb cord nothing is rhyming...no pun intended.
yes very tough
Everyone coming here from freebird lol
I call this chord A#(sharp)..i dont know why i dont like to call this Bb
We all her mistake we all make mistakes especially with a b-flat chord I heard that opps.
I love playing guitar but it gives me tendinitis :(
CBD all the way:)
@@randyjohnson8088 are the ingestible ones good to put on the skin?
Way too fast
The way you speak sounds like a poem
I just hate a form bar chords
Usually transpose songs to another key to avoid it
Cbutiye
middle ring and pinkee sucks. I hate the B cord all day...............No songs should be written using hard guitar chords. Come on.....
New players
if you wonder how this works its called caged sistem and yea you dont have to make 5min video...
How is this hard?
Thanks!
Thanks, it really helped me!
Thank you so much
Thank you - this is a BIG help! 🙏
Is there a like to the bar chord strength video - I cannot find it?