Barré is the first really serious step towards stopping being a yard screamer and becoming a real guitarist. This is because mastering such a game takes effort.
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure all simple chords are straightforward. The fact is that placing the F chord requires a lot of effort from your fingers, and if no calluses have developed on them, then you will not be able to achieve high-quality sound. Also make sure that the strings are not too high above the neck, otherwise playing will cause you significant problems. In addition, it should be noted that it is easier to learn to barre on nylon strings and a wide neck than on "narrow metal".
Step 2
Use standard fingering. The principle is as follows: you take an E chord, shift it one fret to the right (towards the body), and place your index finger on the freed first fret - on all six strings. At first it requires a lot of effort, but don't be embarrassed - within a week the chord will stand confidently.
Step 3
Do not try to force all the strings down. Judge for yourself: the first two strings will jam just because you put your finger on them - they are thin and do not require strong pressure. The next three strings are clamped to the right, so you don't have to touch them at all. The bass string, on the other hand, does not affect the sound that much, so simply placing your finger on it and muffling it will sound like 5 strings. The pressure on the 6th will come with time.
Step 4
The finger should rest on the bar with its outer edge. This is not only more comfortable, but will also allow for a better compression of the strings, since this side is much tighter than the inner side. The protruding knuckle of the middle phalanx will provide better pressure and better sound.
Step 5
Don't put the barre on. If this technique is very difficult, then you can play the "simple version" of the same chord. Muting the sixth string, which was mentioned in the second paragraph, can be done with the thumb, and with the index finger, press the lower two strings. The sound of the chord will remain the same, but you will make it much easier to play.
Step 6
Use the Chord Generator to compose other fingerings. If you need to achieve a specific sound or "jump" in the first fret is inconvenient - there are several more F fingerings that are easy to find in any collection or generator.
