To play a barre, you need to press all the strings at once with your first finger. Mastering this technique will greatly expand your guitar playing capabilities. And daily exercise will help you master the barre.
Instructions
Step 1
The main type of barre chords are the chords of the "E" group. They are not very difficult to execute. When playing them, a strong stretch of the fingers is not required, as, for example, in the case of chords of the bar group "A". Exercise: Play an E chord in an open position. Place your fingers as follows: 2nd finger (middle) - G (3rd string at 1st fret);
3rd finger (ring finger) - A (5th string at 2nd fret);
4th finger (pinky) - D (4th string) at 2nd fret.
Step 2
Without changing the position of your fingers, go down the neck so that the second finger is at the 4th fret, the third and fourth at the 5th fret.
Step 3
At the third fret, press all the strings on the third fret firmly with your first (index) finger. In this case, not a single string should rattle. The result is a barre “G” chord of group “E” at the 3rd fret. Keep your hand so that you don't feel discomfort. Repeat this exercise until you feel comfortable playing the given chord.
Step 4
Now learn five variations of each of the A chords. They are a little more difficult than the previous ones, as they require flexibility and significant stretching of the fingers. Frequent exercise will help you master these chords. Play the A chord in the normal open position, but instead of the first, second and third fingers, use the second, third and fourth: 2nd finger (middle) - D (4th string at V fret);
3rd finger (ring finger) - G (3rd string at V fret);
4th finger (pinky) - H (2nd string at V fret) Without changing position, move your fingers to V fret.
Step 5
Pick up the 3rd fret barre with your first finger, pressing all strings tightly so that none of them rattle. The result is a barre "C" chord of group "A" at the 3rd fret.
Step 6
Start expanding your repertoire. From all these chords it is possible to construct derived forms. This can be done without changing the original position of the hand. You can diversify the game without memorizing fingerings.
