The 8 Essential Bar Chord Shapes - Easy Beginner Guitar Lesson

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How to play 8 of the most essential bar or barre chord shapes on the guitar! In this easy beginner lesson, I'll demonstrates how different types of E and A chords can be converted into barred shapes. You'll discover how to play the major, minor, dominant 7, and minor 7 barred shapes rooted on the E and A strings. Let's get started.
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[@angelp5005]

I searched high and low for this ridiculously simple piece of information, and he's the only one who gave it. E string barre chords are based on E note shapes, and A string barre chords are based on A note shapes. This answered my question "How do I know which barre chords shapes to play?" I love you so much!

[@ananttiwari1337]

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[@gamingchad8255]

I was today years old when I understood this too! Love this guy!

[@TheBALLINMEDIC]

Summary 1:43 A major 2:36 A minor 3:25 A7 4:33 Am7 5:22 Dmaj 6:06 Dmin 6:51 D7 7:44 Dm7

[@mammothivory]

smart and useful . thanks

[@kneet9091]

bettet than the video thx

[@emci7459]

You guys didnt get the Point of this Video... this knowlege is superpower because he explains where the chords are coming from that means you can play basicly every chord you want by slinding it around a minor could be bmin cmin dmin... and so on please dont skip the Video.

[@Dedbeatz.]

Legend!

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@@emci7459 I watched the whole video but this helped with navigating better I'm on a tablet soooo

[@patricedege3346]

I learned more in this lesson than I did in the last 5 years. THANK YOU!

[@tuntuncortez6554]

FR!

[@Lostcalligrapher]

Because you knew what you have learnt in past 5 years

[@Markito09]

I've been learning the fret board now for a few months and stumbled upon the e rooted bar chords when I moved it off the g barre chord. It makes so much sense now that a rooted chord will be with a chords. Such a amazing design a guitar is. 🎸

[@swiftlessons]

Get my official study guide at: www.patreon.com/posts/8-essential-bar-6474779

[@SWIFTY5150]

All this clicked for me about 2 months ago and it really opened up my playing. I actually feel like I can play the guitar now.

[@tonyarnold9784]

Yes it makes a big difference...i feel the same.

[@StevePhillips]

I seen many guitar teachers on You Tube, over last 10 years and this is only one up to now that simplifies barre chords in an easy way that makes perfect sense.

[@drumcrazy72]

Steve Phillips Totally agree. Best lesson I've watched from hundreds of great leasons on youtube.

[@MrC9Oh3]

@@drumcrazy72 I agree! Never knew how simple it could be..

[@karenng9793]

Forreaaaalz this makes it so much more logical to remember!!!!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@karenng9793 Electric Guitars physically facilitate Barr Chords via Low action & Lighter gauge strings.

[@mgd9151]

I have watched plenty videos and you have made Barr chords worlds easier with your style of teaching them. Thank you for your time and wisdom.

[@drumcrazy72]

This is THE BEST guitar lesson I've ever watched. I've watched hundreds. I wish this was the first. Thank you. I'll find a way to pay you for this. It's priceless. It opens up the entire fretboard, easily :)

[@coltsixshot9738]

As a kid I played all the time , at 20 I quit playing now at 65 I'll play again if I can get my hands to work I love doing the scales again

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[@drumcrazy72]

colt sixshot I hope you're playing again dude :)

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@@daevonlee4648 Have some respect

[@bobgreenhouse4801]

Rob is a wealth of knowledge-fresh of breath air an incredible teacher and guitarist!!

[@mateorios23]

I am studying harmony in piano and bass, my only intention was to be able to jam with chords with the guitar, and in your video I learned everything I needed. Thank you. U desserve a like.

[@rohroh482]

Thank you for this! I knew the chords based off the e string and as soon as you mentioned basing chords off the a string it clicked. Awesome video!!

[@timelesscoley]

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[@bradc2346]

You made it so easy to understand, and the pacing of the lesson was perfect. Awesome video

[@Prapteeee3]

The most reliable video for bar chordss i love it 😭

[@ALPQZM654]

After trying this I smashed my guitar to pieces.

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Rest in peace guitar😔

[@PaulGreen11]

That's the first step, keep on practicing.

[@johnnytightlips991]

Keep practicing everyday doesn't matter how long

[@teeuppzay]

Ong a month ago I couldn’t play barre chords but now I can play through em smoothly keep practicing it gets better everyday

[@danbromberg]

So did Hendrix & Townshend

[@SteezyKnees]

This man deserves a raise!

[@flouisbailey]

Note 🎵 to self and others start with the standard notes 🎶 skipping sharps and flats at first. This helps prevent guitar destroyer behavior, for hand cramps place bar finger last and let middle finger be the finder finger. Prevents binding of tendons of wrist. Test it, total beginners get started right.

[@richardfromcornwall5492]

Brilliant, really informative and in a manner which I understood. For the first time I understood where the name of the chord comes from! Thank you so much

[@berlyhcantave2824]

Same I like when I get an Aha! Moment. I've been playing the Dm7 for a while now and I finally know why it's names that

[@shubhisingh1105]

You are the best teacher ever! Thanks a lot 🙂

[@garret10225579]

Oh my gosh everything makes so much better sense I understand bar chords now and I've been playing for 7 years

[@MrTidx90]

Brah my head just exploded 💡. Oceans of gratitude gifted to you sir🌊

[@Wabbsg1]

I totally agree.

[@danielkainyah824]

I dont know how to thank u for finding ways to explain to the simplest in barring chords...God bless u for great job

[@Imustscream]

Getting that double barre for the A major shape has been a thorn in my side.

[@sethmathes8118]

So happy I found your channel 🙏🏾. Love your teaching style and kind demeanor. I have been playing guitar for a while, but I never quite understood the basics and how the guitar worked. This is valuable stuff.

[@bobgreenhouse4801]

Without a doubt most knowledgeable, informative guitarist and a pleasure to listen to!

[@wo0dy62]

Thank you for explaining this in a beginners pace. I get so tired watching guys start to explain then start noodling at 200 BPM loosing me. Now subscribed

[@J-Finelli231]

I keep coming back to this as it’s the best bar chord video on YT. Thank you

[@Relaxlifeisshort2]

This is the best bar chord lesson out there. Thx

[@willcraig53]

I absolutely love watching your lessons. Whether I have my guitar in my hands as I work out a new lick or chord, or if I'm just listen to a cover of yours, I can't miss a video.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey William, thanks so much for the positive feedback. I'm so glad you're enjoying these lessons, and my renditions of these great tunes. Many more on the way!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@swiftlessons Fun fact, Electric Guitars make Barre Chords easier especially for beginners.

[@aaronbennett1266]

Thx brother Really helpful! After 20+ yrs self taught, I never took the time to learn the names.👊

[@jeffreymorter7063]

Dude, this video made everything click for me! Such an easy way to understand the relationship between all notes/frets now. Thank you!

[@davidpost6902]

Great video, many thanks. It was like going through a forest and coming to a clearing. So much information.

[@1970Richiez]

This is probably the best learning video I have seen for guitar, thank you so much for this

[@RameshKumar-yk4kl]

Wow! Amazing lesson. Short and sweet. Clearly understood.

[@shujazaidi625]

Best ever bar chord lesson

[@adorandoajesus4271]

The best guitar player ever I love this

[@danielpan5147]

You made this easy to digest…and nice tip w/ the middle finger. Thanks!!!

[@julessanchez9216]

Thanks so much for your lesson, for a beginner like myself, you really know how to simplify the method of teaching barre chords ! I am late at learning guitar (65) but I find it to be relaxing, exciting, and challenging. Thanks again for this great lesson !

[@johnvincentbaquiran7855]

Thank you so much i will practice this tomorrow morning ❤

[@francrivera]

awesome lesson and precises , no need to look any further , thank you and my best !!!

[@dieterwolf1122]

This was extemly helpfully. Thank you very very much from Germany. Never saw this easy way , to learn over the hole guitar board !

[@DrWhatever]

Truly this was a swift and good lesson

[@billhaupt1]

This was absolutely so easy, I’m thankful.👍

[@robskis4boys]

Finally explained so I could understand it. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!

[@drchikosi]

Very articulately explained. Not only did I enjoy, I learned a lot.

[@livastomp5657]

After this lesson,I wil Neva have phobia for Barre chords.thank u sir

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

Absolutely fantastic lesson 😮😮😮😮

[@covean4981]

Great lesson, keep up the good work, everything so much clearer. Thank you.

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Truely a great teacher

[@lukestaa1082]

I remember trying this a few years back and got angry, but I didn't give up and can do it now

[@rafaelcuevas5832]

very helpful thank you. I looked up "bar chord variations" in the past on KZbin but got shit videos lol. I've always wondered what those chord shapes were I've seen them before but never knew what they were and got really excited when I saw u demonstrate them. awesome video thanks

[@erenjeager7162]

5:25 OK Sir. OK. How in TF are you playing that Dmajor in the A chord without muting any string????!!!!

[@ScottChegg26]

My struggle is over. That was an outstanding lesson 🙌 thank you very much

[@abbeyna01]

What an awesome tutorial

[@AbreeMae]

you explain this so much better than my guitar teacher! thanks for the vid! :)

[@karenng9793]

Yo thank you for this lesson. You're a great teacher and I always needed this kinda bar chord logic training.

[@philemonkambi5435]

This is owesom...

[@rahhmennoodles338]

That modified one finger A shape just blew my mind

[@mnmnbb3512]

YOU ARE THE BEST THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@woodyblakemore8401]

Excellent lesson.

[@wenjiac9763]

this is really helpful for me to understand more deeply. the bar finger is actually a moving capo.

[@swiftlessons]

+Wenjia Cai that's exactly right, congrats on the huge step forward!

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Muito bom. Obrigado. I m from Brazil.

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Really great chords......I love them❤

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You are a very good AND thorough teacher. 👍🎸

[@cliffnye3696]

Brilliant, made something so hard so easy ! Thank you

[@SWFlowseeker]

From a beginner...ty. Great teaching

[@NwengongLevisonNwiebe]

Wow,this is so informative. I'm glad I found this. Thank you for the amazing lesson❤

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Nwengong, thanks so much for the positive feedback, I'm so glad you're enjoying my work here. Many more are on the way, both here and at Patreon.com/swiftlessons. Be well and enjoy your progress! -Rob

[@charlieg7388]

Great video mate. Plain a simple, easy to understand and to the point

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Love your videos.

[@SiddharthSingh-mn6iq]

Now I finally know what a key is😂 btw playing these were pretty easy

[@swiftlessons]

Congrats on the progress Siddharth! Thanks for reaching out. Plenty more lessons are in the works. Be sure to check me out at Patreon.com/Swiftlessons as well for more content. Take care. -Rob

[@RamirezVB]

Can you post the link to the basics that you mentioned in the video please? I’m completely new to bar chords. Thank you!

[@tracylaven7020]

Another super helpful lesson. Thanks Rob

[@MMPPunch]

Fantastic presentation, just what I have been wanted to share with a student.

[@carla2134]

thank you. this answered a lot of questions!

[@swiftlessons]

+carla hill awesome, so glad to be of help!

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Good video man, very helpful

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Very useful information.

[@swiftlessons]

+Murtaza Akbar so glad you think so! Many more lessons are on the way, thanks for checking in!

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6years of playing and found this more useful😂😂😂

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Thanks bro🔥

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Great video cheers I finally found someone who can explain it in easy terms to a beginner. I've subbed cheers.

[@jakewilliams1560]

Those hammers at 7:45 sound so good

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Very helpful. Thank you mate

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All in a days work 🥰

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I saw the light, thanks to you

[@meinhendl]

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This is exactly what I was looking for! Great video thanks.

[@imrithvishwamitr8770]

Very well explained. Thanks Sir

[@Elleon12]

Another great lesson. So much information. Thank you Mr Swift!

[@kasramojami4485]

Thanks, can you make a video about major7, sus 2, add9 and add11 too?

[@musicbeat1336]

great great great!!! love the way you teach

[@XymomeyYT]

I find it difficult to remember the chord names because of all the shapes being similar

[@jarka1361]

Great video! I just got a guitar about a week ago so, I am very green. I'm 54 and hoping I'm not to old to learn. I just found your KZbin videos and I'm hoping I will be able to understand what you have to teach. Do you have any recommendations on what I should start with first? Thanks in advance

[@jebcar9618]

jarka1361 also I started with a ,e and d chord and some practices for fingers and your fingers will hurt for like a week .( depends on how often you play ) When you learn a, d and e you should try switching between chords. Try to play as many chords as you can under a minute. You will see yourself progress. Then you can easily play some simple 3 chord song.

[@julianbryant9178]

this changed my life

[@harleygrandpaernie]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expanding my chord vocabulary. You rock

[@souravchanda5306]

Hello Sir, Little correction. On 2:43, while playing the A minor barre chord, we play the string number 5 and 4 with finger number 3 and 4 respectively, but on your chord diagram, finger number 2,3 are shown. Well it might confuse some beginners so thought of bringing it to your notice. I love your lessons sir. Keep up the great work.

[@chiz420420]

Good stuff man learned a lot, thank you