The scariest thing new guitarists face is barre. A group of chords in which one finger grips several strings at once per fret. In simple songs, barre is rare, except for the F chord. Fortunately, the music is rich in sounds, and in order not to complicate your life and harmony of the melody, you can use alternative playing options.
It is necessary
- - guitar,
- - a textbook with chords.
Instructions
Step 1
One of the most obvious substitutions is the F chord with the so-called "incomplete barre". In this case, the index finger only grips the first two strings of the first fret. The remaining fingers remain in the same position as when playing the full version of the chord: the middle finger is the third string of the second fret, the ring and little fingers are the fourth and fifth third frets, respectively. This chord variation is good in that when you play, the difference in sound will be almost imperceptible to an ordinary listener. However, aspiring musicians rarely use it, as the discomfort in the fingers makes it difficult to enjoy their own playing.
Step 2
The easiest and most common option is to replace the F chord with a D. In principle, for a beginner who plays for himself and wants to learn as many songs as possible in a short time, this is a real find. But it should be remembered that the sound quality in this case will noticeably deteriorate. Moreover, a situation may arise when chords D and F follow each other in the melody, so be careful. As they say, play, but don't overuse.
Step 3
If you like the beauty of the sound combined with the simplicity of the solution, then the ideal option for you would be to use an ordinary pause instead of the "annoying" chord. Yes, don't be surprised. Using these "tricks" will only enrich your playing, and you will hear how the melody sounds under your fingers in a new way.
Step 4
All these methods, of course, are good, and for the sake of experiment, you can play them on your guitar. It is possible that in this way you will discover a new sound, which you will further use as your "chip". But remember, a real guitarist will never neglect the chords on the bar, no matter how much the calluses on his fingers hurt.
