How to STOP Muting Strings When Playing Guitar Chords

[@PinkOmegaLul]

To anyone who is reading, keep trying at that song, you got this!!!

[@anziety5893]

Thank you!

[@ruckin-ro5590]

Thank you I actually needed that

[@loom4095]

thanks mate!

[@enchiridion9430]

Ayee thanks

[@sourninjapants1883]

Thank you. I was about to quit but I’m gonna keep trying

[@mcdonkey500]

I wish I had some ET fingers

[@babybiscuit11]

Underrated comment

[@smartzee1837]

same

[@bink5242]

Bro I do I just need to get the perfectly curled fingers

[@kevtierrez]

god.. whatd id do for ET fingers

[@lowbro5115]

true tho

[@YourBoiSlick]

The D chord is my worst enemy.

[@nemuko777]

David Lawson nou Bm and F#m are ultimate worst enemy

[@sSpoonMan]

Curie Slughorn naw bro those bar chords where you have to use bar ring finger as well.

[@lovingyourentity]

The c chord is my worst enemy 😭

[@drewhitsdingers4698]

The guitar is my worst enemy

[@djlego1591]

@@lovingyourentity same. however the g chord is a pain in the arse too.

[@patches4170]

As a complete newbie, and a self teaching one at that, I found the knuckle part actually extremely helpful. So thanks! It REALLY needs some getting used to, but it definitely prevents me from muting that darn high e chord (e-guitar) :)

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@patches4170]

Ah sweet, I'll totally use it when I get back from the holidays, cheers mate ^^

[@BenjiGalore]

I don't know what i'm missing. this is doing nothing for me.

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

BenjiGalore yeah, I curl my knuckles and then I play the wrong string. I think my fingers are too short.

[@dev1543]

Every time I play a fret it always mutes

[@jahsehchilton9194]

BenjiGalore my pinky always mutes stuff

[@skyefernandez7009]

Devan Rae same

[@elfamosoabraham5880]

Same

[@richardthomas1162]

Eric ihave been taking lessons for three years and still have trouble with muted strings.Your video on curling the last knuckle has helped me more than all my other one on one instructors put together. Thanks a lot. Larry Thomas

[@barebay277]

I tried to play buddy holly, all my chords sounded ass. Looked this up, did the knuckle trick, almost nailed it on the first try. One of the best guides I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

[@wheeloftime1000]

Have accidentally found that video because i ve tried desperetely to solve the muted string problem for two weeks now. Fantastic how just one little tip can change everything. I initially play piano and there is also the same secret - wrist rotation that no one teaches at music schools. people who play piano will understand what i mean. that secret can change the way you play dramatically. sincerely - Thank you for the advice.

[@JoonKimDMD]

Now it's my turn!!

[@FlyOnTheMoon.]

This guy has set a new standard in talking without teaching.

[@ed4253]

He doesn't play your guitar for you if that's what you were looking for.

[@someguy5035]

This is exactly what I said. You should see their response. I read like ti came from a petulant child.

[@davidjohncox7333]

He’s an arrogant snot, isn’t he? Unsubscribed!

[@littleorange6361]

I have been struggling with touching the unwanted strings for almost over a year till the point I wanted to give up playing guitar. I just tried your knuckle tip tonight. I finally strike a clean string first time in my life! Thank you!!!

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@Danielcancz]

Impossible, no matter how I curl my knuckles or adjust my grip. Most chords are fine, but this one is killing me. My last hope is that my action is a little too high.

[@natasak1231]

Today is my 4th day with the guitar and I was practising for 30 minutes and I could not understand why did I mute my strings because I did play on my fingertips and all that jazz,long story short that was what I was doing wrong. Thanks.

[@yourguitarsage]

This will help with all of the other beginner issues that you run into my friend: www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@indianmilitary]

Correct. Using finger tip for the top string of the chord can mute the bottom string.

[@katelynnhawker2584]

Wow, thank you. I was getting frustrated, and I searched for help on muted notes. I saw your video and I scoffed until you finished demonstrating. Then I tried it.......just wow. Thank you for helping us with little tips.

[@kaleenbhaiyakingofmirzapur]

Man....!!!!!!! Oh my God struggling for like a month and got your video instantly helped!♥️

[@ColoredBars]

Thank you. It's going to take a lot of practice, but I've got it now.

[@lewisbianco8951]

The main issue for some people here is that they can’t actually play the c chord because of the size of the finger tips. This is most likely the reason why you cannot get the sound perfect. Unfortunately some people have really short fingers, some have the best for playing guitar and others just have long chubby finger tips that clog the other strings in the way. I have that problem, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. 😄

[@kolbiepowell]

Lewis Bianco same

[@goddessroslay379]

I have small fingers ehehe.

[@sebastianshiro-guitar839]

One of my fore masters used to have morbid obessity and still was able to play advanced repertoire pieces. It most likely has to be the angle of your left hand the issue. Although I also reckon that it is true that some people have a better body for playing (arms, fingers, proportion, elasticity, rotation, etc...) everyone still is able to play basic open chords.

[@blackpinkblinkfam7197]

So I can’t never play the guitar bc my fingers are too long?

[@cat_goose9592]

i have short fat fingers so i’m screwed

[@shatha3813]

I fell in love with you the moment you said to keep a space between the palm and the guitar neck🥺 thank you for being helpful

[@parammistri]

Just started leaning a week ago. This was a life changing advice. Thank you

[@ericforeman4370]

" You want a knuckle sandwich?" " no, thanks i just ate" HAHAHA

[@CainGD]

I laughed and it's 2 am

[@lalithachevuru1761]

My laugh will arrive in 3 to 5 business days

[@hellothere-ig6jg]

​@CainGD your alive

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[@mirza_saabb193]

Guys I was not pressing the cord all the way down! Thats why it was muted! Lmao

[@tsuma2619]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAYING THIS I WAS ABOUT TO GIVE UP LOL

[@giants1anda]

BRUH THANK YOU

[@catfood2]

Do we have to touch the finger to the neck while pressing the string I'm so confused

[@DrJuan-gu4ms]

@@catfood2 yeah

[@DrJuan-gu4ms]

@@catfood2 but i think not too hard just enough..

[@nicsbuonanni9252]

Holy sh*t. My fingers are really short -No kidding- and it's my first time learning the guitar. Been having problems ringing out the strings because of my short, chubby fingers. And damn, I tried this trick and it actually freaking works! Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@markopylypec5770]

This actually worked, I was struggling and muting the chords and I curled the last knuckle and It worked! Thank you!

[@domenicodesario4517]

Hi. I have played guitar for 3 months and my guitar teacher never told me that, you saved my life. Obviously I have to train more but I see the difference.

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@somegeezer4058]

I already knew about bending the knuckles before watching this but my technique was still off. This video helped a lot. I'm finally able to keep the bottom of my hand away from the strings and play some of the easier chords without muting the strings. Oh and as for your waffle, well, I enjoy it. If people can't concentrate for 6 minutes they are destined to fail at not only guitar but pretty much everything else they turn their hand too. Thanks for the helpful tuition.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you my friend 🙌

[@shyzeee]

whenever i play the F chord it’s always muted,, like my b string and e string

[@Knightofhyrule]

YES IM CRYING CAUSE OF THE F CHORD RN

[@no2well]

Me A String idk what to do.

[@chipwood5017]

30 years of playing and never knew how it worked ... Thank You Eric

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad to help!

[@chelseadisanka6978]

omgg thank you so much. I notice the difference straight away

[@yourguitarsage]

👍

[@cementeaterreal]

I know this video is getting pretty old now, but I just want to say thank you so much for this tip. It has immediately helped an issue I've always had during my experience in trying to teach myself guitar, and it only took 6 minutes. Goes to show that there's benefits to being taught guitar as opposed to jumping into the deep end with no paddle, haha. Thanks.

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad it helped! Thanks, friend.

[@puppypoo1978]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m a newbie that was making progress but I couldn’t stop muting the screen to the point I was getting discouraged. This video fixed the problem and I’m able to move on.

[@yourguitarsage]

You are so welcome, my friend! Yes, it is difficult to navigate as a beginner without help. Please let me know how I can help you. In the meantime, my free course has helped hundreds of thousands already: www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@mbrusil98]

over 6mins when the point of the video is made in 30 seconds: curl your finger tips into as tight of a knuckle as possible. there.

[@yourguitarsage]

You got it 👍

[@bluebutterfly4324]

Thank you

[@someguy5035]

Same thing I said. I got a butt hurt response from them though.

[@crystalg.6666]

Took a few minutes of practice, but it worked! Hope I can keep this up.

[@chloem1071]

the knuckle trick helped me SO MUCH!! thank you for this awesome information!

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@BogsDollocksMusic]

Hey Man, My son was having muting probs. We watched this vid and Boom! Instant fix! Rad!

[@ProfessorPhily]

Omg curling the knuckles... it helps sooooo much

[@Teshaya]

Wow this actually helped, thanks! Such a small detail made a big difference

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad it helped!👍

[@insanejoker972]

Omg. Thank you sooooo freaking much. I've been having so much trouble and honestly was being discouraged trying to play chords but this was a game changer. It's refreshing and just made my day!

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad I could help! More free help here, my friend! www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@donttalk6368]

Thanks man! I was struggling with this and i want to learn to play the guitar the right way from the beginning, thank you for the video, Godbless you!

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad I could help!

[@martin_kuchar]

I am now after my first 5 minutes trying guitar :) For everybody (like me) thinking, that it cannot be done: 1. cut your nails 2. do not press string too hard 3. try each finger alone 4. you will see, that with one finger it can be done 5. If we can do it with each one finger, we can do it with all ..after hours of practice :-) Stay positive, music is pleassure :)

[@yourguitarsage]

🤗🙏

[@AsianMontana]

i was getting so frustrated because I know i could play C before but i fat-fingered every string and wanted to destroy my guitar. Cut my nails and did it first try. Came to the comments expecting that to be the first comment and it was lmfao.

[@SteadyEddie1983]

My main problems are: Knowing when to strum up and down, remembering chords and how to transition between chords. Also Barre chords too. Any pointers?

[@yourguitarsage]

Yes, watch the strumming video here: www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@willramm3344]

No joke it works thank you so much

[@morganrose9765]

this helped so much. I always had a problem with th strings being muted but this really helped. great job. I'm subscribing

[@HIPCHIP]

Good info. Just the one little thing I was missing that made some of my chords sound poor!

[@carsoncarson2273]

Every time I play the D chord the bottom three strings sound terrible

[@yourguitarsage]

Are you pressing with your fingertips?

[@aex.c]

That happens to me as well and it’s so irritating

[@6pac.]

That's precisely I'm here.I keep muting e string while playing D chord.

[@jasmineeduvas8399]

OMG YESS I FEEL U

[@ciocio-san]

same

[@GiannaGranata]

This helps so much!! I also realized that my wrists hurt from putting so much pressure on them from trying to press down on the frets. Now that the pressure is on my knuckles it helps so much. Thanks for this tip!

[@thebizz01]

Right on my man!

[@bluespupil414]

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! Complete newbie here (and 48 so I'm kinda doubting myself).

[@wildalbalass4867]

Great stuff. Many thanks.

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MXRBLES_]

I'm sorry but that didn't help at all

[@misssunshine6885]

Thank you so much!!!!! You helped me a lot!

[@tomsimmonds546]

Thanks dude helped me alot

[@pamyjsa6335]

great technique, need to practice, thanks

[@sabivamosi834]

Thanks dude! Very helpful!!

[@richardvelez3009]

Holy shit. The knuckle trick was amazing!

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@mitchk16]

This is absolutely perfect. Thanks alot

[@TheLuckyPenny]

I love you for this!!!

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@banangebliss3387]

Thank you! That makes a huge difference 🙏

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@adityaverma141]

Thanks 😊 for your help now I can play chords much better

[@XSuasenegerX]

Thank you, I will try this

[@adamneufeld3371]

I just today wanted to learn to play a song on the guitar and I was getting frustrated because some of the strings weren't making a sound but this video changed that within 10 seconds

[@professorx4547]

i dont get it, what am i supposed to do

[@slicknick205t4]

*OMG THE KNUCKLES TRCIK HELPED SO MUCH THANK YOU* i subscribed

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad to help!

[@bikramsahashorts]

Thank you sir, your tips help me so much.😊😊

[@serialvapist5807]

I was holding the guitar neck too close to my body and was muting strings with my finger tips, also the advice on leaving room between my palm and the neck was very sage (haha) advice helped a lot. Also finger stretches make a difference

[@idk-cd6gb]

this actaully helped me. Thanks! you also forgot to mention it is better to play with short nails

[@yourguitarsage]

Good tip 👍

[@ciocio-san]

Football Clips great because i have almost no nails from biting them

[@patricksamuel5478]

Thank you so much! Can clearly see a change.

[@willberdon4592]

Iv been trying to play E# A one of the 2 cant remember, but this helps alot

[@yourguitarsage]

👍

[@Ezelito1]

thanks fort the video man. I'm still practicing on not muting the strings.

[@groovy9466]

nice shot , bro ! now I'm going to play some songs 😉! keep up the good work Erick , and I will always be here watching you ! boom 😉

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad to have you Houssam!

[@cryptocurry5786]

mans a legend thank you so much

[@yourguitarsage]

🙏🤗thank you, friend.

[@calebsmackel5461]

Thanks this really helped me out

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Omg it works! This guy rules

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[@Carlosx6.]

This actually helped me tysm❤️

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@thebreadlad8048]

That was actually a humongous help thank you man!

[@therealR.D.]

IT WORKS!! Now I have to subscribe to your channel.

[@yourguitarsage]

Welcome aboard :)

[@ABHINAVKUMAR-pl4iw]

You are a legend Really helpful 🙏🙏

[@violettevaine]

//: im trying to play chords like g and cm and i cant curl my knuckle. I dont think my fingers are long enough or something. when I curl my knuckle of my ring ringer for example, I cant keep all of the other fingers in place. I'm going through to check the cord, and when I curl my knuckle to fix the muted sound of the string next to it, then I'm not pressing the string hard enough. Then when I press the string harder, my finger just presses against the string next to it. Feeling incredibly frustrated :(

[@megr4368]

This has been happening to me as well!

[@eeejayseven]

Same, it's annoying.

[@violettevaine]

YaBoiEvan try new strings. I realized my problem is that my strings are not meant for a beginner they’re meant for someone who is more experienced and also the strings are better for like hard rock and metal. It would be better to get thinner strings that are super sensitive

[@eeejayseven]

@@violettevaine Oh, wow. That would make sense. I recently just got some new strings, but have no idea what type they are. I suppose it doesn't hurt to buy thinner ones.

[@3sz10]

same 😔

[@comradecommissar311]

Thanks this video saved me

[@duckymomo1189]

okay i just tried multiple times doing the knuckle trick but it won't work Do. I have just small hands? lol

[@gentlegiant6585]

Hey there. I did Hapkido too (Kuk Sool Won actually. Pretty the same). Thank you for the lesson.

[@ZiggySheppardUK]

Thank you Erich.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@carrot7215]

Wow! This actually works!. Thanks!

[@trentonjohnson8258]

so helpful thank you

[@encrusiato7553]

Now I can finally play one

[@renzo8346]

Been struggling here playing that song, my figers keeps hitting that open string

[@Jesse_Scoccimarra]

This helped a lot, thanks

[@xxdemonrayxx7443]

Omg thank you this helped so much! TwT

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad it helped!

[@squigglymustache1272]

this helped so much thank you

[@JohnyAndrew]

When you have to be a certain weight to play guitar effectively . What is this , the military 😔

[@obeydecay4984]

Actually you don't, you can see a ton of professional guitar players out there that are pretty overweight, and some even obese I may add in. So don't give up hope, and keep pursuing your dream.

[@purify_guitar]

If you still can't get it, try, as you're putting your hand on the neck, to make an okay sign 👌 and then put your hand on the neck, and keeping your thumb in that position as you're playing. Keep your thumb in the middle of the neck perpendicular. Make sure you're arching your fingers. Did leaps and bounds for me.

[@TheShapelessAndFormlessVoid]

Great video. It helped a lot.

[@lilhank1537]

You saved my life

[@charith729]

Holy shit this actually helped... Subscribed

[@josephkinsella5220]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH I can do it now

[@magmanizzer3546]

when did Ryan Reynolds play guitar?! good job man. I appreciate it!

[@yourguitarsage]

😁🙏

[@davidjohncox7333]

Additional issues to consider,when it comes to muting strings, is nut width, string spacing, and people with small hands with short stubby fingers. I’m surprised that you didn’t mention these.

[@yourguitarsage]

People use those things as excuses, but I’ve got no time for that. I have to show people how to practice to get where they want to go and get as quickly and as efficiently as possible. I address all those things in other videos, but at the end of the day, they really don’t matter when practice is the thing that fixes it all

[@philwilliams8328]

The width of the nut is the width of the nut, and the spacing of the strings is the spacing of the strings. Sounds you're trying to push all of the blame on the guitar.

[@abhishekdave5306]

Thankyou sir it helps me

[@bri-ur2in]

Thank you so much

[@mercedespuff]

omg it acc worked 🤙🏼thank youuu

[@bbylexaaa]

I get you're explaining all this, I can't find a single video that'll tell me why when I do two string finger picking and attempt to play the chords along with it, it will sound mute or won't play right. I am picking the correct strings and correct notes. The song I did it with is hey there Delilah and when I try to play it, the muting happens when I finger pick. It gets frustrating because I don't have anyone in person to actually tell my why I'm doing it wrong.

[@jeremybascara5912]

Thankyou man

[@OldSoulYoungMind]

Sooooooooo, I found the problem for me, I was pressing the cord down as absolutely soft as I could so my finger was just barely touching the string, turns out I had to press down much harder for it to sound like a note and not blunt.

[@bellagill3492]

I'm having a problem with d major - it sounds really bad, all I can hear when I strum is the d string. I know you aren't supposed to strum strings five and six , but that's the only way I get any sound out?