Comments on: Effective Exercises To Make Barre Chords Sound Clean

By: Douglas R Thompson

Douglas R Thompson — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:25:33 +0000

These exercises are great. However, most classical guitar pieces have barre chords in-between other notes. So, you need to QUICKLY lay down your barre and get it right the first time. And this is where I have my problems–especially with the B major chord while barring the second fret. I’m looking for exercises that do this. With the B major chord, I’m almost tempted to jump up to the 7th fret and play an E major fingering because it’s easier, and I can land it quicker. I use many of the Sor etudes to practice, but B major both with a barre and without are my true downfall. Any suggestions or exercises would be appreciated.

By: Raghu ram

Raghu ram — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:52:21 +0000

this is Raghu ram …..
I have a lot of problem in changing the chords……
in fact I’m a beginner so any suggestions please….

By: Susanannie

Susanannie — Thu, 07 May 2015 17:43:26 +0000

Great help. Yours most helpful I have found online!

By: Ethan

Ethan — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:12:49 +0000

thanks

By: Hadi

Hadi — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:17:36 +0000

Hello
Thanks for your clear, and great instructions on these exercises!
I’m visually impaired, and can’t see images, I can read text with Screen-Reading software though, I kinda hate bloggers who use images to convey themselves.
Once again, thanks for your great site and articles. I’m an electric guitar beginner and I’m going to bookmark your site!

By: Pedro

Pedro — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:29:41 +0000

Hi Klauss,

I did not understand one thing (or I’m not quite sure), is it supposed to bar 6 strings with the middle, ring and pinky finger ?

By: Dub-R

Dub-R — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:03:14 +0000

Yes, that barre F E-type is the hardest, but it’s also the workhorse. Knowing CAGED helps with barre exercises, especially the E-, A-, and G-types. Bob Weir used the C-type a lot when comping. So obviously that just leaves the D-type, and it’s more of a fingered chord form. I remember playing damn barre chords for a couple years before getting the sound right.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 04:41:37 +0000

The hardest spot on the neck to barre is fret 1. IMHO, starting barre practice there is sure to produce frustration in beginners. Try starting around frets 7-9. There is less tension on the strings there and the frets are spaced well enough apart to have plenty of room for your fingers to land. Build up proficiency there and move to either end of the neck as you improve.

By: Victor Geiger

Victor Geiger — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:03:38 +0000

Your Gusto in this post cannot be overstated “Don’t be a whimp” haha. I have been learning some acoustic songs with the F chord recently. My hands are pretty strong and experienced so if I concentrate I can get all the strings to ring out no problem but occasionally it just misfires and sounds horrible, I don’t miss the chord but my index finger just doesn’t land right all the time. Thanks for these exercises I think adding some of them into my practice is going to do way more good then just playing the F chord over and over again.

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:24:16 +0000

In reply to Prasana.

Hi Prasana,

Just follow the tips and exercises and progress is on it’s way.

Best regards,
Klaus Crow