Simple tuning trick makes barre chords 5x EASIER to play
Struggling with barre chords? I stumbled across this little trick that will make a huge difference.
This Simple tuning trick makes barre chords 5x EASIER to play
I’m thrilled to share with you a game-changing technique that has transformed my approach to playing barre chords. I’ve spent countless hours experimenting with different methods to make barre chords more manageable, and I’m excited to reveal this revolutionary trick. Drawing inspiration from the unique tunings used by one of my favorite artists, Elliot Smith, I stumbled upon a simple adjustment involving a capo and tuning down by a half-step. Let me tell you, the results are nothing short of astounding.
By lowering the tension on the strings and bringing them closer to the fretboard, I’ve found that barre chords are suddenly so much easier to tackle. In this video, I’ll guide you through the process step-by-step, so you too can experience the joy of effortlessly playing those once-daunting chords. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek at an exciting new feature I’m working on for my website to help streamline your practice sessions.
Whether you’re a beginner struggling with F chords or a seasoned guitarist looking to refine your technique, I promise you won’t want to miss this. So grab your guitar, join me, and let’s unlock the secrets to mastering barre chords together. See you in the video!
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Songs With Barre Chords
These songs only have 1 barre chord each – so you’ll get a chance to switch from easy guitar chords into the Bm chord, which I consider to be the first barre chord you should learn on guitar:
- Tennessee Whiskey (A, Bm) – Chris Stapleton
- Photograph (D, A, G, Bm) – Ed Sheeran
- Father & Son (G, D, C, Am, Em, Bm, C/G) – Cat Stevens
- Despacito (Bm, G, D, A) – Luis Fonsi
- Come And Get Your Love (Em, A, D, Bm) – Redbone
- Friday I’m in Love (D, G, A, C, Bm) – The Cure
- Harvest (D, G, A, Bm, E) – Neil Young
- Summer of 69 (D, A, Bm, G, Dsus4) – Bryan Adams
- Wicked Game (Bm, A, E) – Chris Issac
- Feliz Navidad (D, G, A, Bm) – Jose Feliciano
