3 Easy Ways to Play the F Chord on Guitar

Here's a quick lesson showing 3 easy ways to play the F chord on guitar. Each version uses only 4 strings (instead of 6), which allows you to play an F without barring and with less finger strength. Furthermore, these positions will be great practice for eventually learning the full 6-string F chord, when you're good and ready!

This lesson includes fretboard maps and tablature, both of which show how to position each finger on each of the strings. I also play along with each method, showing you actual examples of using each version of the chord in a C-F-G chord progression.

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[unknown-gslr]

who else loves the sound it makes when you move your hand up the frets

[sanjayg]

After seeing a lot videos, I can safely say that your method of F madness is out of this world and given me great hopes to conquer F. Thanks much.

[malcolmbusby]

Great video. F is a nightmare for beginners like me. Off to watch some more of your videos.

[elibon]

Do these F chord variations have specific names?

[mritorto]

what is the last f chord called where you bare the first two strings

[bradysmith]

You know how to play Rocky Top Tennessee

[louisebrown]

yes that was very good. And i like your video

[jillianstyles]

I think my hands are just too small bc i cant play any of these properly😭

[Jay-ybqi]

i literally came to this video trying o figure the f out from another one of his videos lol

[unknown-gslr]

it was onw of the first chords because i had to learn halleljah

[bradysmith]

Play the F chord by Rocky Top Tennessee way