Fail-Proof Guide To Easy Barre Chords on Guitar

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Hang on Francisca, it,s hard at the beginning just learning the basic chords, but once your muscle memory builds up, you will see huge improvement, and , from there, a huge amount of music is waiting there for you. just get a good guitar, something like a Seagull S6 or alike, or any brand you feel confortable with.

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[@billburnout9386]

Justin: when I was 20, I reached the point where clearly the next step was to learn barre chords, and I just couldn't do it. Over the years I've come back to trying again periodically, but I just couldn't get it. Now I'm 60. I've been trying to learn barre chords on and off for months. A few days ago I watched this video, and it finally told me what I was doing wrong and what I need to know. Now I'm making steady progress. If I just keep practicing, I oughta be pretty good in a year! It's astonishing how nobody told me what I needed to know before, despite all my efforts. Thanks Justin!

[@nigelbelton4748]

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[@achsa7624]

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[@andrewtenn923]

Late 50's, bought am electric guitar last November. Your instruction & courses are awe-inspiring. Really friendly, personable teaching...thanks so much🙏🏻

[@HBTwoodworking]

Justin, I don’t know if it was the way you explained it or what, but today I played my first clear F chord several times. Keep up the great work.

[@justinguitar]

It’s all you :)

[@brjtney]

@@justinguitar you’re so sweet Justin, this vid helped me as well. Thank you!

[@electriclindaland]

Omg I've been battling bar chords for over two decades, but only NOW am I seeing how bad it is to bend my wrist so much! Thanks Justin for once again giving me a real AH-HA moment in my guitar journey!

[@johncaravello7513]

Thank you very much Justin. You give so many helpful tips to ease my struggling with barre chords. Like trying to learn driving with a manual transmission. Getting down the action with the accelerator and easing out the clutch at the same time. Getting that action fixed in your mind first is most necessary before you even begin to actually drive (steering, braking, and watching the road, and your destination). Trying to learn barre chords too quickly has never worked for me. I almost gave up in frustration. Your instruction guides each step, one by one. Practicing just one step at a time for several days it begins to miraculously sound better. I so much appreciate your guidance in teaching. I never realized how much there was to learn on the guitar. I've been playing 5 string banjo for a few years but the guitar is a whole different animal. I watch and listen and practice on each video several times. Each time I find more tips I missed the first and second time. You are an amazing guitarist and guitar guru (instructor). I so much appreciate the time and effort you've given to all of us who struggle with learning the basics. Again, Thank you for your patience, time, and the gift of learning well.

[@joesotalbo6845]

Hey Justin! Your free website has helped me a lot with my guitar journey. Thank you so much 😁

[@justinguitar]

Happy to help!

[@sheelfjohnson]

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[@stephenwilson7865]

A great explanation on hand/finger positioning for barre chords. You are a good teacher and a patient sort of guy to go to those lengths. Thank you very much Justin.

[@s.spiegel3032]

This really helped me a lot. Justin, you're the real Ehrenmann!

[@jimmyg9183]

Best barre chord lesson out there. No question. It is all in the little details. I'm an older learner (late 40's) and this is the first time I have seen the mechanics explained in such detail that I could troubleshoot my problems and resolve them. Thank you my friend.

[@justinguitar]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!

[@joespin5160]

Thankyou Justin! 25 years ago i was a mediocre player when I sold my Ovation Custom Balladeer and Steinberger bass to support my church. Now that I have been blessed to replace both, I am getting so much better than I ever was in less than 1 month. You and 2 others on KZbin have been making it so easy to get back my muscle memory and greatly improve my technique.

[@lil_bored111]

The fact that you clarified that the first finger is only pressing on the specific strings was so helpful. I was never able to figure that out until now and it makes barre chords seem way less threatening

[@CampfireGuitarHero]

I struggled with barre chords in the early days also. A great tip I received was to use a capo on (say) 3rd fret and play the chords as you would with no capo…there is less tension on the strings with a capo so they are easier to push down. Try the F chord with a capo on 3rd or 5th fret, it will be easier and will keep you motivated to keep trying.

[@-non-savvyauteurist]

This is hands down the most comprehensive explanation on how to barre the E shape chords! And when I thought you couldn't get any better...

[@justinguitar]

Thank you mate

[@vincentmaloney5835]

The best guitar teacher ever. Believe me, I watched a lot of videos about barre chords practicing. This one is the best so far. It helped me tremendously.

[@joannasalvanou5694]

Very helpful for a 55yo woman who has been struggling with all this for 10 whole months. Deeply appreciated!!! Thank you.

[@derekthompson5153]

Justinguitar, I've been trying the F barre chord for 3 weeks now. At first the pain my index finger was OUCH!!! But now it is easing and I can get sounds out of all strings 8 out of 10 times. The other 2 times are a muted G string with the middle finger. I could never have achieved it without you KZbin vids. Thank you.

[@raw.musician]

Hey buddy, it's been almost an year playing guitar. Have been struggling with Barr chords since the past 6 months. Few of the very small techniques you told really worked for me and helped me improve these dreaded yet beautiful chords. Really appreciate your work 👍

[@hil-823]

Glad to hear more people need a lot of time to learn this barre 🤯chords

[@CitroenC407]

As someone who is still trying to learn F, I find the information in this is invaluable. So many more tips about finger placement, wrist angles, how to roll the barre properly etc. that I really needed to bring into my F chord practice. Thanks for this video! I'm going right back to my (dreaded) F chord to apply some of these tips!

[@CampfireGuitarHero]

I struggled with barre chords in the early days also. A great tip I received was to use a capo on (say) 3rd fret and play the chords as you would with no capo…there is less tension on the strings with a capo so they are easier to push down. Try the F chord with a capo on 3rd or 5th fret, it will be easier and will keep you motivated to keep trying.

[@yudipitre5720]

I did my first barre chord. So 😊 happy.

[@dentyrone6444]

It's a complete, comprehensive guide for those who suffer for bar chords. Massive thank you Sir!

[@RonHicks]

You're video instruction has been very helpful :)

[@traceylindsey5361]

Justin, congrats on 1,000,000 subscribers!!! Just wanted to say thanks for all your videos. I’m 55 and still playing and learning for the last 15 years. Having problems learning covers, so I learn new chords and make my own music. Your awesome bro. 🙏🏽

[@justinguitar]

I appreciate that! Good luck, mate. Keep it up!

[@traceylindsey5361]

@@justinguitar I sure will. I usually pick up my guitar at least 2 hours a day. 15 minutes here, 30 minutes there ect. I honestly couldn’t live without it. Justin would it be possible to do some Zeppelin, Tesla, Black Crowes and of course more Beatle acoustic lessons? I really get a lot out of your lessons. I can really tell that you love what you do. Keep up the good work!!!✌️🙏🏽👍

[@CampfireGuitarHero]

@@traceylindsey5361I’m impressed. 2hrs per day is awesome. I’m 55 also and everyday continues to be a learning day on guitar. RE: Zeppelin, try A Whole Lotta Love…can be done with 2 simple open chords (excluding the crazy-assed solo part in the original!)

[@MovieMaker309]

Excellent advice Justin, especially keeping the wrist back; I've been struggling with this and altering this will really help! Many thanks😊

[@Richardgeohar]

I appreciate the ergonomic tips here as I'm recovering from a wrist injury. Thanks very much.

[@justinguitar]

You’re very welcome. Good luck :)

[@ronbussell467]

Absolutely the best lesson I have seen on KZbin for Barre chords. Those cellphone views are a great help to your presentations

[@garyhull6689]

This is really really good!!

[@Dullfang2]

Been practicing the f chord for a few months. Was starting to feel discouraged and now you upload this in my darkest guitar hour. You are a legend

[@justinguitar]

Don't give up, you got this!

[@Dullfang2]

@@justinguitar I'm finally getting it. Like for real. It's consistent and I'm almost fast enough. Thank you a ton guitar master justin

[@JERISHJ]

I've learnt all the basic chords from you Justin. Today I just decided to learn some barre chords. Thank God that you released this video now! Gonna learn so much from you. Thank you for all your efforts

[@markmorrison6908]

Justin, your teaching style is ideal, especially for a 59 yr old, like me. I played a bit in high school and moved on. Back at it thanks to your course. These barre chords are tough...I told someone they should dig the guy up who invented them so he could be jailed...😁 I've kinda worked around them, but I'm gonna hammer away until they are second nature. This tutorial is excellent!

[@edwardharrison2651]

Great lesson on barre chords. The advice about the risk of carpel tunnel problems is so important. As a late starter playing guitar ( started at 62) I developed quite a serious problem with my thumb and wrist down to bad positioning. It took me 12 months to recover. Had I seen your video before trying barre chords I could have avoided the problem. Fantastic teaching skills. Your videos enable people like me,with no background of playing music, to develop skills we once thought unachievable.

[@martgaff2000]

Brilliant video Justin, I've been playing for 3 years now and have avoided Barre chords like the plague, after watching this video and following your advice I feel like i'm making real progress...thank you so much.

[@gailrock9101]

Thank you so much for this lesson Justin!!! 59 years old and just finishing up your beginners course so trying to learn barre chords. This is by far the best explanation out there for barre chords. I enjoy all your videos. You are the master at guitar teaching 👏👏👏😍

[@davidbaurkot4762]

I have to echo all the comments I’ve been reading. I started practicing guitar about two years ago, and your lessons have been “instrumental” in my progress. THANK YOU! Also, I have that same shirt your wearing in the video 😄

[@fender_fan]

Thanks so much Justin, this is one of the best guitar videos I've ever watched!

[@justinguitar]

Wow, thank you!

[@brentc7671]

Thank you for this guidance Justin. As a real life mechanic I struggle with carpel tunnel in both wrist and this video has really helped me to play bar chords with less pain. I commend you Sir for what you do for all those that are chasing a dream of becoming a better guitarist.

[@ande047]

@12:26 is a huge obstacle that I noticed people often overlook! So glad you mentioned this! Gotta keep the back of the finger from sliding no matter how badly it wants to. We don’t put a capo on crooked, it’s supposed to be parallel to the fret so same goes for keeping the barred finger parallel. Thanks Justin for all the time and helpful explanations you put into your videos!

[@thedarknightnicht]

Playing for 3 years now and returning to these because I finally want to learn them! Video has helped me alot thank you Justin :)

[@justinguitar]

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[@dtna]

You are providing me with some tips that I have never heard in the 50 years that I have been playing. And I took lessons. Thank you.

[@justinguitar]

Great to hear! :)

[@StarOnTheWater]

Best lesson ever!!! 💚 I've been struggling with this a lot because with my tiny hands the second string is right under the "arch" of the index finger when I bend it. But now I'm confident that there's some way around it, after all, there are children who can play the guitar.

[@awotileibukun6239]

Nice job justinguitar, I see you re-filming your video lesson, the quality of the videos is mind-blowing. I'm going to commit more time to practice now than ever. regular cumulative 2hours everyday practice, I will start from the beginner course because I notice you added new video lesson to the beginner course, just to be sure not to miss any of your tricks and tips. thanks for being a great teacher.

[@auricgoldfinger8478]

Another brilliant lesson. I’m 5 mos into this adventure. F, B flat, Csharp all incorporated into songs

[@steveperks59]

A 64 year old here! I've always cheated and hooked my thumb over to play the 6th string but thought it was about time to get this barre chord thing down so I can teach my daughter properly. Struggling on my own resulted in a painful experience and a constantly muted B string. Within 10 minutes of practice after watching this video, I had every note ringing clearly and the pain reduced considerably. I know that with daily practice, going through a mental checklist and reviewing the mechanics laid out here and building up strength, this is going to get easier and easier! They say practice makes perfect, but if you don't have the mechanics correct, you are just practicing and embedding the bad habits. This was a really useful video and I will pass it on to anyone interested in this topic!

[@ZajoSTi]

Thank you Justin for great insight. I have been practicing E shape barre chord with my favorite song for over a month and I am still not quite there yet. This chord is a tricky one. But this video is instant help. Justin have wonderful style of teaching.

[@ianwhitelaw921]

Thanks Justin for such a brilliant lesson it's really appreciated and helped me tremendously you Are such a great teacher from Ian Scotland

[@thegoodsoldier8]

This video is helpful. I am a martial arts instructor, and I know a good teacher when I see one. Fantastic job, really detailed!

[@rjbeckham4786]

Wow....thank u bro....to make it clear...God bless u

[@justinguitar]

Thank you too Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ www.justinguitar.com/ ]

[@samgee2275]

This video was particularly helpful, as barre chords and I did not start out as friends. Thank you! And thank you for being so generous with your time, talent and experience. God knows how many people you have inspired and taught to play guitar! You are greatly appreciated.

[@justinguitar]

I'm so glad! Thanks, Sam.

[@decimustrain]

Thank you so much for this invaluable lesson, Justin. I’ve always struggled with barre chords and have stopped even trying. I’ll persevere now and work on all that you’ve suggested. You’re a great teacher!

[@CampfireGuitarHero]

I struggled with barre chords in the early days also. A great tip I received was to use a capo on (say) 3rd fret and play the chords as you would with no capo…there is less tension on the strings with a capo so they are easier to push down. Try the F chord with a capo on 3rd or 5th fret, it will be easier and will keep you motivated to keep trying.

[@donnaalamango4629]

thanks justin i think i have learned more on your videos than my actual guitar teacher he always asks me where did you learn that from i just say my mate justin oh the look on his face is priceless worth the visit but again thankyou

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Justin your great ! Your very clear and precise and patience. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🕺🏾. Thankyou

[@timothymozingo2436]

Best video I've seen on learning barre chords.

[@justinguitar]

Yay thank you :)

[@jimbog2362]

Great Guitar teacher. Understands the needs of beginners.

[@Dayvid24]

So well detailed, Justin. I usually had my thumb between my 1st finger and my 3rd and 4th.

[@JoeLibrizzi]

My god, Justin, this is the best guitar lesson I've ever had, on KZbin or in person. The fact you're giving away this gold for free is mind boggling, and this lesson proves why we should all be donating if anyone was on the fence. You're a true asset to the guitar community.

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

What a beautiful discovery, happening upon your channel. In addition to the excellent instruction, what I like especially is that it’s a real, full lesson. Unlike many KZbin guitar instructors, you don’t offer teaser, and say sign up for the real thing. And you don’t make a pitch for other services. No wonder you have over a million subscribers! (Including me). THANKS!

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

That was the best lesson on barre chords in the history of you tube cheers mate

[@sjntube]

Damn Justin. This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for the work you put in to help guitar enthusiasts! I wish I had this lesson when I was struggling with barre chords. You are AMAZING!!!

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

Thanks, Shawn! I appreciate your comment. :)

[@kevredman5808]

Been waiting for this, although I didn't realise it! 😃🍻🍻. Will be checking it out later after the pub. 👍

[@justinguitar]

Cheers, mate!

[@kevredman5808]

@@justinguitar Been following you for years, Justin. I love my guitars and 'playing.' People ask; "do you play guitar?" My reply is: "no, I play with a guitar!" I love my music and your tutorials. Take care. 😃🍻🍻

[@SomashreeSaha]

Today I played my first ever Barre chord because of you. Really thank you so so much. God bless you 😇💕 Love from India😊

[@Snpiedog]

Justin thanks so much. I used to think my fingers were too big or my nail beds were too long until I just realized I have been doing everything wrong. I still can't do the barre chord perfectly but I am finally able to position my index finger properly. Thanks again

[@jalrox123]

I have been learning from your lesson from a long time. Thank you for your efforts to put such great lessons.

[@Biggotravellers]

"put the barre right on top of the fret and then roll the finger slightly sideways so that you use the side part of the finger" and "use neither the fleshy part nor exactly the side of the finger but the area at 45 degree angle" are the best advice I received on barre chord so far. It helped a ton! Thank you so much, Justin :)

[@Esse70R]

The most fully comprehensive lesson on E shape barre chords ever ! Thank you so much, Justin... 😉 Oh ! Yeaaaaaaaah, baby ! 🔥

[@1racepace]

Thank you for this Justin. This is by far the most comprehensive lesson on the mechanics of barre chords including aspects of physiology and psychology with the instrument. Thank you so much for this and all your lessons and songs. You're an amazing human to share your knowledge on this channel. Much appreciated! ❤

[@johnolson6637]

Just the best tutorial ever. Thank you so much Justin! 💯

[@drdan312]

Thanks so much, mate, this may be the best class I've had so far on barred chords, very easy to understand. You broke the subject into small parts and explained them so well, with the mechanics and common mistakes and all! Congratulations for taking your time to make this half-hour video and glueing back the bits at the end, it's a very educational video!

[@javiersantistebananaya5990]

Justin , Im very grateful , i remember , back in 2006 or 2007 that you posted a video , it was a finger style arrangemente from the song Yesterday , and also , it was my first finger style song , then ive learned some other songs in that kind of style , but the thing is that you are a great teacher , your smile and charisma , reflects that you were born to be a great musician and also a great teacher , God bless your life man and all the respect and good vibes from Lima Peru

[@richarddasilva3526]

That is the best barre chord analysis that I have seen. Thank you Justin.

[@justinguitar]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum

[@noodlesiis]

Hi Justin.. i’m a new student to your tuition via tubeyou and i have to say i’m luvin it.. Wanted to learn to play for over 50 years but have only recently found time to concentrate on learning daily where possible.. chose to start out learning the right way... and that’s why i’ve picked you and no one else... I think it was the hat really ... NOODLES

[@michelright790]

Just a great explanation of the technical process to improve my Barre cord 😊

[@rontakabuda4474]

Hi,Justin..This is a very ,very helpful video for beginner like me.when u talk about mechanic it makes so much sense to do all barre chords(Maj) easier than that i did it so difficult before watching urs video tutorial.Thank you so much.👍🇱🇷👍

[@billyodea8557]

Excellent lesson

[@justinguitar]

Thank you! 😃

[@jbaby007]

I'm literally playing guitar because of you and your awesome site. I'm almost 6 months in and I'm playing barre chords. My major issue is the B string not fully ringing out.

[@Mimi-ve5vp]

That’s my problem too 🥲 have you managed to overcome it yet?

[@kaatnikaatni9012]

Another brilliant lesson. Solved my dreaded problem instantly! Thanks a bunch man!!

[@hgreen7541]

Been playing 1 yr. Also older. Best technical lesson on Barre chords I’ve seen. Love the channel!

[@Condermanski]

Best teacher in the business!!

[@JohnAllenRoyce]

Fantastic lesson, thank you Justin! Helps a ton.

[@koolkutz7]

Very clearly explained Justin. Your helpful tips are appreciated.

[@genesuhr252]

Justin thank u so much for this lesson. I’d given up on barre chords but now I think I’ll be able to do them.

[@portuguy]

I'm at work on break, so I can't practice this right away, but the rounded finger tip @ around 12:20 just blew my mind. I think this will really help me! Thank you for this amazing video!

[@tonyt303]

Wow..Just a bit of feedback. That bit about guitar position at 19.34. and not looking at the strings ( big habit of mine ) That's given me a major leap forward with barre chords. They sound and feel much better. Cheers mate.

[@friedrichmandel2574]

Justin, your video rescued my wrist ... this was my major mistake since years. I would rename that video in "how to play healthy barre chords". Many many thanks!!

[@WonHyo69]

Thank you so much for this vid, I've been trying to get barre cords right for years and just couldn't get rid of the buzzing. I can do it easily now, I am so happy.

[@bskt8919]

Agreed! I've been trying to learn guitar on-and-off for years and never had my guitar set-up. Just had that done for the first time because of an intonation issue with the B string - and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! :D

[@V1ctorius]

No doubt, Justin is simply the best online guitar instructor on planet Earth. And even if at first glance I did not like what the app offered a few months ago, I bought it in the holiday sale. I have become addicted to it ever since. And now it is time for me for the F chord... :(

[@CampfireGuitarHero]

I struggled with barre chords in the early days also. A great tip I received was to use a capo on (say) 3rd fret and play the chords as you would with no capo…there is less tension on the strings with a capo so they are easier to push down. Try the F chord with a capo on 3rd or 5th fret, it will be easier and will keep you motivated to keep trying.

[@annanikia7949]

Barre chords make me crazy but seem manageable with this lesson. I have watched the whole video carefully and will watch again tomorrow with the guitar! Who knows, this might be just what I needed to master this peculiar stage of learning guitar!

[@stephensmith60]

You are so thorough and calming to us beginners. You're a true teacher! I think I'm going to pick up an inexpensive electric guitar just so I can get on top of laying out my fingers properly. Then I'll go back to my accoustic for muscle building.

[@jeffdionne4730]

Awesome instructions and very helpful and informative. Thank you for your sharing your gift.

[@SunriseSuperThruster]

When I was in Noosa, recovering from a Fraser Island off road bus trip, they reckoned I sounded more like an Australian than they do. What I'm saying is, you sound more like an Englishman than we do here in England. Strange old world I'm an Englishman raised in Canada. After less than six months of your tuition I'm playing the guitar at age 67. Thank you Justin. 😁

[@malcolmfunkymalcolm2369]

Hey Justin, I’ve been struggling playing barre chords for the past 15years, but I am confident your lessons will help me Crack It!

[@RandomReggie]

quick question what would you prefer to learn Barre chords off for a beginner Acoustic or Electric ?

[@mikeramlall6684]

Thanks. You made me correct my baar cords positioning I have learnt a lot from your videos.Its awesome.

[@justinguitar]

Great to hear!

[@henrymcgill3413]

Brilliant. Thank you, Justin. Your vids have pro optics, thoughtful editing, and conversational instruction. Well done, man!

[@Skol999]

Quality material, thank you. My E shaped Barres are ok, but this really helped me understand what I can do to improve - and to make it easier. Great stuff.

[@YogicBiker]

Massive thank you. I have been trying to play the F bar chord for a few weeks and felt stuck as I just wasn’t getting it. This video has helped me move forward ☺️. As a result I’ve just purchased your beginner course and downloaded the app. Here’s to progress!