CH-006 – Basic Barré Chords Part 3 (Guitar Lesson)

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In this lesson you will learn about A shape major barre chords, how they are formed, and tips for getting the fingers in the right place and all the notes clear. Taught by Justin Sandercoe. Support notes at www.justinguitar.com – see the basic barre chords lesson in the Chords and Scales section. Filmed and edited by Justin too…

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heliosraj March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

awesome video
awesome video

mattresspickin March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

I created an …
I created an account just so I could comment to say thank you so much! Your video had exactly what I was looking for. This particular barre chord had been very difficult for me, so I had been ignoring it until now. Thanks again and I’ll be practicing.

scottyEdbanger March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Take into …
Take into consideration the chord. It’s a Bb chord built with the notes Bb, D & F(literally on guitar as: Bb, F, Bb & D). There is no E in Bb, nor is there even a Natural E in the key of Bb itself. It would simply be wrong. Therefore No E (low or high) strings should sound. Hope this helps.

1xagon1 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

why do i have to …
why do i have to mute the low E-string and the high too? Isn’t it the same like the type with all fingers if i play he 6th string too (type with the 3rd finger)?

looker768 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

omg im in tears! …
omg im in tears! finally a youtube video that teaches it thoroughly like my dad but better because this teacher has very similar hands to mine!

xrunepk3rzx March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Thanks I was …
Thanks I was playing it wrong all along and I get it now

qwertybob March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

who needs private …
who needs private lessons when you got justin?

tombing111 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

please make a video …
please make a video for bar chords without using some fingers. I have a serious problem, my pinky finger was cut off at the tip so it’s really painful to use it. It’s totally screwed. I need some help learning chords without using normal technique and am running out of solutions. advice?

xrunepk3rzx March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Lol, carpel tunnel …
Lol, carpel tunnel is when you can’t move your fingers.

maxi0361 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

That two fingers A …
That two fingers A shape is so difficult!!!
I will practice it to correct my wrong A shape barre chord…
thank you justin…

REGINABADI March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

U ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! …
U ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!!!!!

XxMurasamexX March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

why is your hand …
why is your hand bending? O_O carpal tunnel!

dmacallisterr March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

P.S.

The bit about …
P.S.

The bit about having your knuckle further out than your ring finger was incredibly helpful. Keep it up!

dmacallisterr March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Man seriously, …
Man seriously, thank you SO much. I’ve been looking for like, a week for a video like this. Not only do you teach how to play the chord, you give some tips and tricks to make it sound better… but you obviously already know that. Anyway, yeah. Thank you so much.

johnwebb101 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Justin or any one.. …
Justin or any one….Im finding this barre using my right hand third finger tough but Ill practice…however it sounds kind of dull anyway even when I get it right with all four strings ringing properly…..should I practice strumming only the four strings? This is as hard as fingering the barre…help

guessone75 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

I had a look on …
I had a look on some images of the shape on google and saw the same think you mentioned with the 5th, thanks for confirming it.

albi7 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

I meant you have E …
I meant you have E on D string 2nd fret. Sorry for mistake.

albi7 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

The A major chord …
The A major chord consists of A (which is the root) C# (which is the third) and E (which is the fifth). You have to play all this three pitches to have A major chord.

You have E on G string 2nd fret, so is up to you if you mute high e string or not. The other way you can play this is to mute G string and not to mute e string. These are just different voicings of this chord.

But the important thing is to mute low E string unless you get inversion.

guessone75 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

wondering if anyone …
wondering if anyone can answer this question, but i have a book that has the A shape withe the 6th low E string muted, and the high e string fretted by your first (index) barre. On this lesson he mutes the high e. Also google A-shapes and you’ll get the same thing described in the book. Does anyone have an answer?

AirHendrix91 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Does he have any …
Does he have any videos on thumb placement???

He didn’t even talk about it in the other 2 vids on this topic!

couerauer March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Practice should …
Practice should resolve all issues. Check out the guys website. He has videos of things you can do to help finger strength.

ronitronit2000 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

I am not able to …
I am not able to get this A shape bar chord. My ring finger just won’t bend and thus I mute the lower two strings together. I am just not able to mute the high e alone. Is there a way I can make that finger more flexible? Will this come with practice or is there something with my finger structure that will prevent me from getting it right?

hollowcats01 March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

hey thnxxx for the …
hey thnxxx for the help
it really worked
“”my finger are numb now”"
but worth itt lol

mangkyou March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

yeah it is a fender …
yeah it is a fender jaguar

XxGuiitarist March 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

LOL your so funny
LOL your so funny

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