#F BAR CHIRD HOW TO#

In some cases, this one is actually even more common than the standard F chord.Īnd – even better – it’s actually the easiest version to play. There are two widely used variations of an F chord on guitar and they shouldn’t take you long to learn to play at all. It just feels like more of an awkward way to place your fingers and you have to mute two strings this time instead of one.īut whatever, it’s still an F and it’ll work fine if you wanna use it. This one just sounds a bit thinner and feels a bit fiddlier but hey, some people might like it: You only need play the top 4 strings and use 3 fingers, but I still find the previous shape the easiest. I just want to show you it so that you aren’t confused when you see other people playing it. I’ll be honest, I never ever use this shape. Yes, it’s super important that beginners learn the proper bar chord version because it’s one of the fundamental chords in guitar and it just sounds the best…Īnd if you only know the fake F then you are officially a noob…īut in reality, when switching with chords like C and Am quickly, this version is so much more practical.Īnd because it’s easier to switch to, it’s also easier to get a cleaner sounding chord, making the entire chord progression sound better.īut if you’re playing a chord progression using other bar chords anyway, then the standard F shape is actually the easier option.Īnyway, now I’ll show you the last F shape that you can also use if you wish to. Some people will say that you should always use the proper bar chord version. I still think it’s important that beginners spend some time learning to play the proper F chord on guitar because it’s better in the long run.īut if you need a quick fix, or have some really quick chord changes in a song, then this is the way bro:īut Sam, you’re missing out a note from the chord, isn’t that cheating?Īnd no one will give a dam whether you use this version or the other version in a song. It’s not exactly the same but sounds similar enough to the first one. Well, it’s your lucky day, because there is. SAM!? WHY IS THIS SO FRICKING HARD? IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY!? It’s just so different from the other shapes!īut that’s why someone invented this bad boy…Īlright, so by now you’ve attempted the F chord and are screaming…

#F BAR CHIRD HOW TO#

It takes a bit of practice to get each string ringing out cleanly, but soon enough, your pincer muscle will strengthen up and it’ll feel much easier.īesides, I’ve got a tip on how to build up that muscle later to speed up that process.īecause this shape feels a bit odd, you will notice that it becomes exceptionally annoying when you’re playing a chord progression in a song. You’ll want to put your middle, ring and pinkie fingers in position first, and then try to squash down the remaining strings using your index finger. To play this chord, you’re gonna need to learn how to “barre” multiple strings down at once.īarring is basically a way of using the underside edge of your index finger to press down a bunch of strings at once. What is an F chord, and why does everyone hate it as much as finding the start of a Sellotape? In this post, I’ll explain the various ways to play an F chord on guitar, with some tips on getting good at them quickly too. It’s used in loads of chord progressions and it’s the final core major chord that you’ll need to learn. The chord that everyone has to learn but no one really wants to. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nooooo! It’s an F chord…

F bar chird