How to Play Bar Chords (Fully Explained)

[@aeea3306]

Instructions unclear, i have now opened a bar

[@kevinnickens]

That’s the American dream, accidentally stumble into owning your own small business!

[@UNBADANIMATIONS]

uhm i pryed a bar open?

[@vsatya4364]

Except no drinks served !😂😅

[@Eddyvnhln5150]

Better be a pirate barre because there’s extra Rrrrs in a Barre chord lol

[@AP-wc1kf]

This guy keeps on using this word "guitar" but provides no explanation. Outrageous!

[@GIXXERUKX]

🤣

[@sythv3]

I hate bar chords

[@stephenhinds3160]

Same

[@rocklee6306]

Real

[@Idk_to_be_honset]

Real bro

[@HidamAbinash]

I love barr chords

[@catinnacup]

ACTUALLY smashed my head in trying to learn 'lovesong' by beabadoobee

[@markbrown7103]

One of the hardest things to do is keeping that first finger straight and not bending it back toward you. I have been playing guitar since 1974 and when I first started, this was one of the hardest things for me to do. It’s all in the past now, but I so appreciate you teaching people this because we didn’t have that in 1974. I was actually taking guitar lessons from soul surfer Johnny Fortune at David Platt music in Ontario. I was 23 years old. I’ve been playing every since I was 22. I know people go through a lot of hell to learn how to play this instrument. It’s not easy to play a guitar, especially when you’re a solo instrumental guitarist there’s nothing simple about it. It’s a lot of hard work thanks for your video. I appreciate you a lot. You’re really helping a lot of people out. I say thanks😀👍🎸🐂🎵🎶🎸😎

[@Admiral_Grufus]

0:57 "chords are groups of notes that sound good when they're all played together at the same time" Augmented and Diminished chords: Allow us to introduce ourselves

[@simonsanchezkumrich8489]

Augmented and diminished sound good, their dissonances can be consonant. Ambient or space music uses lots of augmented chords, jazz uses diminished chords too. Its a bad definition definitely though

[@kevinnickens]

Augmented and Diminished chords are my enemy

[@GoldenOcelot11]

@@simonsanchezkumrich8489jazz uses a crap ton more than just diminished, augmented and naturals as well as sevenths are most common (not saying you were saying jazz only uses diminished just so others know)

[@celestexo1999]

Something I noticed is that diminished chords are good for creating suspense and tension and then resolving it with the next chord.

[@undriftedpop788]

Bro…bro I was literally trying to learn bar chords last night. This man is litterly our guitar savior.

[@419]

Some more tips on how to make barre's easier: - Pull the guitar in with your right elbow to help your left hand push down on the strings - Use the side of your finger to barre the strings (less fat and more bone makes them press down better) - Make sure you're not too close or too far away from the fret. Being too close means no matter how hard you press, some strings will never ring right. But being too far means they require more force.

[@even7531]

thanks

[@scottgallison2274]

And don't try bar chords if you have a cheap guitar with horrible action. That'll make ya quit.

[@CaptainBrash]

Damn, you are a seriously good content creator/teacher. Your jokes are funny (well, 50/50 which isn't bad!) The magic though is even on the most basic videos you effortlessly fit in some theory which can either be ignored or taken in. As a returning player who's feeling a bit lost this stuff is gold and you've given me some direction on relearning old stuff and where to focus on new stuff. Most content creators either focus on practical or theory. Or have a big divide between their content that focuses on one or the other so the way you fit it in is amazing. Very unique and look forward to rewatching your videos with a notepad and seeing where your channel goes. 😊

[@Frank-ie8dh]

"Just press harder" it worked, left a like

[@tagliatelle]

sometimes i'm sad that i didn't learn to play guitar a few years sooner but then i remember that if i had, i wouldn't have been able to use your videos to learn

[@IchbinSeppi]

I have been watching your vids for some weeks now and this is the point were the new stuff I don't already know starts. But you explain everything so well and well structured that I can understand it without problems. Also all the random guitar things I heard from friends and on youtube start making sense and start to connect with each other.

[@kevinnickens]

That’s great! Yeah connecting and organizing guitar info is what I like doing on this channel so I’m glad you’re getting benefit out of it!

[@frederickhunter4649]

Too much talking ,demonstrate more playing which is more effective

[@TommyCrossen]

I'm not at level 3 yet, but when I am, I'm gonna watch the ever loving shit out of this video.

[@kevinnickens]

This comment got an audible laugh out of me 😂

[@firemonkey1015]

I’ve been playing guitar for awhile, playing really technical pieces but never cared much to make my own music. I skipped out on a lot of the very fundamental basics. It’s so nice coming to this video, taking in all the knowledge, without needing to focus on technique at all. Super informative and great.

[@TommyMedal]

You can modify initial barre practice to be even easier, by putting a capo on the 1st fret. Then go from the 12th to 2nd fret instead. Or capo a higher fret to make it even easier. Also, great channel, bro.

[@kevinnickens]

You’re right, I should have mentioned that! Thanks!

[@scottgallison2274]

yeah, and while you do it, you can explain the role that the capo typically plays, which is to be the bar.

[@matthewselle1904]

For the video, I've been practicing barre chords for a couple weeks now but your roadmap and video have made them much easier to learn. Your also funny so thats nice

[@Jeremy-vm4vf]

absolutely top tier quality as always, keep up the great work

[@scottgallison2274]

I was just trying to explain bar chords over the phone to a beginning guitarist. Saw this vid and immediately sent it to him. Trying to explain how the E major open chord is the same fingering as the A major bar chord (with the bar) was just not working at all. Nice job. You didn't go into the ability to easily play 7ths etc.,using bar chords, but once someone gets the basics, some of the other stuff will come. Nice job, thanks

[@zackmak9194]

In guitar lessons, practicals are more important than verbal discourses.

[@aj6417]

The best guitar instruction and lesson I'v heard and seen on KZbin ever, absolutely awesome! Thanks..

[@McKenna.1230]

These videos keep getting better and better every time. Keep it up!!

[@kevinnickens]

Thanks babe

[@TheRemnant_Fellowship]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@kevinnickens]

Glad to help!

[@lamontprospect9974]

Thank you for taking the time to make this lesson. I guess the bottom line is, no pain, no gain. Good job. This can't be an easy subject to teach. 🙏🕊️👍

[@luwisethapane]

Dude 15 years i have been waiting for someone to do a video with simple explanation on hot to play Barre chords! Great video and channel keep up the great work! Thanks you

[@connerhunt4612]

Thanks man. You are a lifesaver. I've been struggling to play bar chords for a very long time

[@DiAngelo629Valdez]

Just started the video. I can already tell that I'm going to like him

[@Yeriiiiiiiii]

That naming convention part of the video was the most helpful piece of advice I’ve ever received. Wow

[@job.6474]

Dude this is the first time I have actually understood barre chords. Now to build those callouses on my index finger XD Thank you!

[@kevinnickens]

Happy to help!

[@rikariskedlife]

Bro I love this dude he’s so straight forward😂❤

[@vsatya4364]

Thanks! Kevin for chordplaining detailed method for barre chords. 🙏

[@kevinnickens]

I like that, “chordplaining”

[@bowmanmccullough3759]

Witty, funny, informative, and waaaay too knowledgeable of what state I am at 3 am insomnia days 😂😂

[@torixa371]

My fingers are so tiny! 😭

[@philipmaroko3859]

I love how you explain it. Thanks ❤

[@camzdoxx7497]

What an awesome video bro. I'm not the smallest guy in the room but these bars are humbling my finger strength. Awesome tips bro

[@scottsoucy6818]

I appreciate the simple explanation, helped a lot.

[@kevinnickens]

Glad it helped!

[@rocklee6306]

My small hands are laughing at me rn, I aint boutta give up tho

[@ksarecords8099]

You’ll get it it just takes time. Jerry Garcia was missing a whole finger and he’s one of the best players of all time

[@riki_XD]

Why the hell is this so hard Why i can't play even though my fingers are getting numb I cant make the b string ring

[@riki_XD]

My left hand is destroyed 👍🏻

[@FireBlastXD]

same

[@squidairleo3155]

Action is probably to high

[@squidairleo3155]

@@FireBlastXDmight have to high an action. I think I need to lower my guitar

[@whattheflipmarina]

@@riki_XDfellow lefties

[@holirumicsfriend]

Absolutely Great video!

[@Ballinout30]

My finger said hell no, you're asking too much of me.

[@Eddyvnhln5150]

You can see some musicians turn finger sideways lay it on its side , for some people this is the key that unlocks Barr chords

[@Ballinout30]

@@Eddyvnhln5150 Thanks I'll try it and give you an update if it worked.

[@kaustubh6658]

​@@Ballinout30Did it work??

[@Ballinout30]

@@kaustubh6658 it worked but even that requires practice my bro, so it better to practice the best technique or if you're free do both if you like.

[@ksarecords8099]

Hey Jerry Garcia was missing a finger and he’s one of the best of all time

[@pr35t0n]

Dude, you rock. Thanks for the info! You have become my primary guitar teacher.

[@jamesmilano1477]

This is simply one of the most impressive easy ways to remember barre chords. Super great watch and not over bearing whatsoever! Great job!

[@andrewchiusiwa3487]

Wow. Bro just explained all bar chords in such a simple and straight forward way👏🔥

[@57barryt]

Thank you Great explanation 😊

[@kevinnickens]

Thanks for watching!

[@agelesskidxd]

First of all… Calm down 😂

[@riki_XD]

No I'm mad Bar chords makes me mad

[@riki_XD]

My left hand is destroyed

[@Dimelo.R]

@@riki_XDwe got this bro

[@unknownunknown-zz2ew]

@@riki_XDhow r u doing now with them

[@sanim_nubx]

Yo bro i was suffer to makes barre bt now(💪) juat dont give up​@@riki_XD

[@Dawn-fy7be]

Ok I love the thrown in humour, especially since you can keep a straight face.

[@alticker]

that intro was everything i needed to subscribe and like this video

[@simonsanchezkumrich8489]

I want u to make a video about how to not keep quitting practicing guitar and getting stuck and frustrated, u seem like u might be able to help a ton w that 🙏

[@kevinnickens]

Great suggestion!

[@Enryu_CZX]

Play what you like people quit because they dont love or dont have enough interested in the instrument to make them keep playing listen to guitar covers solos or fingerstyle watch guitar covers of your favorite music i did that and thought damn thats cool and i wanna be able to do all that, thats what kept me going for all those years KZbin players like, John Nathan cordy, sungha jung, alip bata, sophie burrel, josephine alexandra, ichika nito, tim hension etc etc i regularly watch all these players to keep myself motivated and ofc i enjoy listening to them

[@Enryu_CZX]

And honestly you will get stuck and feel frustated you definitely will everyone does but doesn't let us stop practicing because look what lies beyond imagine yourself playing all those cool stuffs. make that a routine at least 2 hours everyday thats bare minimum think about like this you have to study even though you dont like it MAKE THAT AN EVERYDAY ROUTINE

[@kaboomsihal1164]

thanks for actually explaining. I watched a bunch of different "beginner lessons" videos and soooo many of them just go "so this is where you press down, and then strum it, and that's what we call a power chord!".... WHAT do we call a damn power chord? That one specific combination of strings with that specific pattern? What does it mean??

[@GuitarLearningFL]

Only video on here about barre chords that is worth watching. Well done. 🔥

[@myronjohnson6799]

This was a good review for someone who needs to dust off his guitar. Thanks.

[@FEV3RYT]

"... If you are unfamiliar with chords..." Give me a moment... I need to gather myself after that one.

[@bminus_215]

yo! your content is super helpful, thank you

[@angelgabrielgonzalez6473]

The best barre chord video! Thank you sir!!

[@zzdragosgaidenic1751]

Well, man, you are great. Great guitar player, great youtuber, great guy. Thank you for making these videos, thank for existing.

[@kevinnickens]

Wow, thanks. This is insanely nice I appreciate it.

[@Damnnbro1]

Subbed. Your videos have been a huge help! I’ve been following the levels to fill my learning gaps for about a month now, and it’s been working great. Keep it up!

[@habtamumulu7720]

Thank you🙏💙 God bless you to His own Glory🙏

[@GamerNationFilms]

Commenting for the algorithm, your content is fantastic!

[@AdamCulp]

Thanks, man. So well explained. First time viewer, will be looking at more of your content.

[@Grandpa0100]

3:05am actually, but you were pretty close...

[@kevinnickens]

You and me both brother

[@UsusjsjsA]

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[@monsterram6617]

Came here to learn how to play chords in bars. Instead listened to a guy talk about barre chords for 17 minutes.

[@Nikki61219]

Great video. A lot of info here, but very clear ❤ I really appreciate your teaching style 😊 new subscriber 🎉

[@Snshine257]

Excellent lesson. Thank you!

[@Martha.rose2000]

This was so helpful! Thank you! :)

[@kevinnickens]

Thanks!

[@gamingwithboringguy4830]

Brother i am from India and I want to tell you one thing please don't stop making videos because i am following your every video and if you will Stop teaching i will not be able to learn because I can't afford guitar classes so please don't stop making videos.

[@npmeyer77]

Bro, this was awesome. Gonna troll through the rest of your stuff! Good shit.

[@kevinnickens]

Thanks!

[@aqilismm]

i rlly love ur vids keep goin my man😁🔥

[@projectndv]

Great videos Kevin - I am learning a lot. Thank You!!!

[@richardroe603]

I have a hard time with G and B strings, they just won't ring, no matter how hard I push. Am I doing something wrong?

[@kevinnickens]

You might not be making your finger straight enough. The problem might be that the strings are getting muted by the flesh of your knuckle. Try straightening your bar finger and give it another shot

[@Mendelevius]

Lowering my action fixed every issue I had. I would also recommend lighter strings possibly at first.

[@XpreS4Studio]

This is great content ! Congratulations !

[@jonraihala]

Great video! I totally use it at my intermediate-early level

[@With-one-wing]

Love your humor!

[@Sypooda]

I love your dry humor in all your videos brother 😂 Also thanks a lot for your help!

[@kevinnickens]

Happy to help!

[@mikedrummin6461]

Very helpful tips!

[@kenchap_]

This guy is the best wtf where has he been

[@kevinnickens]

I been right here g

[@GigiTelevision]

Excellent video

[@user-tp4vs3lk7y]

Wow..he makes everything simpler 😮

[@rekhachourey134]

Bar cords are really hard😢😢😢

[@deegee1317]

No matter what I do the B string never rings our i position and re-position no matter how many times I try I can’t get that one and only B string to ring , I don’t want to get the easiest way I want to learn how to play the bar as playing other chords will open up for me in the future by learning this

[@deegee1317]

Update: wow 2 months since I posted this? I finally got it now working on other Barr cards and switching between them, also not exactly easy.

[@nikolajg1668]

Kevin, do we name open chords the same as bar chords? I mean by their lowest string

[@tylergrote5632]

The most real intro I’ve ever seen

[@GreenCircut]

5:51 any instrument I want, so like chello.

[@63Bloke]

Think I need to watch this a squillion times to get it past my old man fog barrier 🥴

[@arcelius8255]

So I saw this video by Marty music saying that a good way to make bar chords is to use the side of your finger which is harder and more boney as well as other tips on how to do bar chords. Do you believe that those tips would help on making bar chords?

[@v0mit4br4ins]

my problem isnt that i dont push down hard enough, it's the shape of my index finger. there's a divot between my joints in that finger that make it impossible to press down every single string, bc my joint sticks out further than the middle part and i physically cant force it down any more

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaabbbb]

thanks papa kevin

[@kevinnickens]

You’re welcome champ

[@Muslim12344]

Thanks!

[@Bakerfamilyvideos]

Thanks

[@michaelmgema435]

You freaking genius😅

[@1997LT1Camaro]

Wow. I’ve been playing here and there for a long time (self taught) This helps my understanding of this out, and ultimately doesn’t lead me blind. Thanks man.

[@vicjames3256]

Barre chords vs Bar chords...now fight!

[@ZelalemAbera-kz6qh]

Thank U Bro❤❤

[@Bentley557]

Can I hold my barre finger a little sideways across the fret because I broke my arm and my wrist is a little messed up

[@liberalsrmentallyflawed3611]

Also, have your guitar properly set up. ( action lowered ) it'll make barr chords a lot easier for people with weak hands.

[@isabelheredero6959]

Great video!! I'm the 1K like to the video 🤩

[@kevinnickens]

Sweet! Thank you!

[@sydneehum6546]

keep up the great vids!

[@gavinmoss1603]

been putting off this video until I got better but god damn this is ur funniest video yet LOL

[@Nicholask85]

Keep the vibes high and remember to do something today that you can thank yourself for tomorrow!!

[@user-de4fk8jv7f]

Thank you so much!

[@jamesvedder1143]

Saw an ad before this video that said "why do you think most people say they want to learn guitar but don't?" Well buddy, it's these fucking Barre chords for me😭

[@ToriAkweleAdjokatcher]

lol💀

[@dre7256]

Bro you funny as hell 🤣🤣

[@rocklee6306]

He is😂😂