The “Effing” F Chord

[@niclastname]

That part about using the side of your finger is good advice. I have arthritis that I let go untreated for far too long when it first started, so now my index finger is permanently arched like that (not a ton but it physically can't go perfectly straight anymore), so I've learned to roll my finger to the side a bit to barre strings. Not only is it less mushy on the side, but your finger also doesn't really bend that way, so it can help a lot when learning to barre if you're having trouble keeping your finger flat enough.

[@epanna]

Your teaching style is not only helpful for playing a guitar but also other stuffs. Thank you so much!!

[@ABASHIJOSHUA]

Thank you sir, with you we are going to be better.

[@yourguitarsage]

All the best🙏💪

[@B_C1]

I have gottin in to bar chords by imagining the index finger is a capo. and using the last 3 fingers playing the standard E chord shape.

[@yourguitarsage]

Yes!

[@marksmith7385]

Thank you so much for your insite . I am just learning bare cords and this was very informative and helpful. 8:24

[@8478als]

I appreciate the time you took to make this video!! Your advice is definitely helpful, like when you spoke about why players get "muted" notes as they play the chord. Thank you for your insights!!!

[@flapjack9495]

One thing I've found, especially playing an F chord on something with thicker strings like an acoustic guitar, is that making sure the knuckle closest to my hand lands right on the first string (high E). If I do that, I get a clean bar chord every time. But I'm going to give the tricks in this video a try and see how things go - thanks!

[@redmed10]

Good lesson. Was waiting for something on thumb positioning but did not turn up unfortunately.

[@danbromberg]

Thanks, but for me, it's the A chord barred with only the index and ring fingers that I'd like to see a lesson on. I've always been bewildered by how some guitarists can make all 6 strings ring out on that one!

[@yourguitarsage]

Fair enough! Hyperextending that ring finger like you do the index finger for the bar chord is truly the trick. Then it’s just a matter of practice. That said, if you don’t hit that last note, it still sounds great.

[@flapjack9495]

I've never been able to make that work. I just play it with my middle, ring, and pinky fingers all mushed together.

[@arnabghosh4355]

Sir I just started playing guitar for a week now and I am getting a problem when I try to change chords lifting my fingers from the string creates a sound everytime so do I have to lift my fingers very slowly? any solutions plz.

[@yourguitarsage]

Yes, start here my friend. That’s a common problem. www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@markharrison5067]

How about the fu*king e flat and chords in this common jazz key?

[@yourguitarsage]

These chord forms are perfect for flat and sharp keys.👍