Most Useful Barre Chord Shapes - The Easiest Way To Play Them + Building Finger Strength (Part 1/3)

In this lesson we go over the most basic barre chord shapes, the E major shape and E minor shape barre chords. We'll show you how to play them, and then some ways to build that initial finger strength.

Stick around for Parts 2 and 3 where we'll show you how to navigate the fretboard, unlocking the full power of these movable shapes, and some tricks that'll make them insanely easier to play!

[kondrashovoleg]

This is all so true guys. I've been struggling with F for a couple of months. Than I've watched a couple videos like this one and discovered 2 types of exercises: this one for finger strength (just play the bar up and down the neck) and a second one from elsewhere where you practice alternative F chords to familiarize your muscle memory with the layout. And after just a couple of days I wake up, I take my guitar (a classical) and play a good full F on first attempt. It still takes a lot of pressure and a lot of time to place all the fingers, but at least i can actually do it. I was amazed. Next milestone is learning to change to an F fast.

[anneedgely]

hi you are a really good teacher.. Glad I came across your videos.Im 70 year young female and enjoying learning the barre cords..
Thank you

[My-Channel_forever]

Wow! You actually explain barre cords beyond just how to make them physically. Excellent lesson.

[willpennington]

Genius! The E shape has been there all along but I never noticed it when trying to make a barre chord. I wish I had seen this lesson a year ago!

[shihab]

Don't you think he explains a lot, like every little detail, exactly what we need? ❤❤

[pd]

I've watched a number of tutorials on barre chords and although I picked up tips and tricks from each, this lesson for me, has been the most helpful. I finally feel close to playing my first barre chord. Thanks a lot for the detailed tutorial 🙏💙...I've also been practising spider exercises on scale for finger flexibility.

[Ehimwema]

The best I have seen on barre chords. Likes should be in millions. I say a million thank yous !

[MrMongo]

Excellent Vid James! I found it extremely helpful, and I find that you have a very soothing voice...

[frankp]

I appreciate the way this was explained. Simple for me to understand with demonstration. Thank you.

[prshughes]

This is one of the best explanations
of Barre Chords I have seen. Well done and thank you

[ninavlogs]

Thank you. Everything just clicked 👍. I can’t believe What I just learned in such a short space of time.

[kevinbartlett]

Wow James, hours of looking and there's finally someone who actually shows you to do a barre chord. That's a subscription and a like from me! Great video man!

[faganfortuna]

Wow. A lesson I can understand. Spot-on.

[titan]

Another great video, James. Your videos are excellent. I really enjoy playing my guitar and you are helping me enjoy it even more with your song tutorials and instructional videos. I can't thank you enough.

[martinguitars]

For barre chords exercise I’ve taken my finger and just tilt it a tad to the outside on a fret, it gets easier to play barre chords over time.

[prshughes]

Thank you, great lesson. You explained and demonstrated things so well

[asssagar]

Great video. First time barred chords are clear in my head

[rockeerockoon]

Fantastically simple explanation so easy to understand. Thank you.

[sethblack]

you are really a good teacher. Thanks for the videos.

[ashutoshvats]

great explanatory skills mate.Keep it up! Thanks for your time!