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Play Metallica – Just a bullet riff
Published on 2012-05-21 01:42:39
The song is in drop D tuning (DADGBE), which means you have to detune your sixth string by a tone (two frets). The track begins with a two-bar count in on the hi-hat followed by the whole band delivering this … Continue reading →
Why Do Barre Chords Hurt Wrist So Much?
Published on 2011-06-06 18:17:26
Barre chords can be a pain – literally and figuratively. Still, they’re a necessary evil of becoming a guitarist of any caliber so it’s all about dealing with whatever pain you can’t avoid and fixing what you can. One exampl
Why Do Barre Chords Hurt Wrist So Much?
Published on 2011-06-06 18:17:26
Barre chords can be a pain – literally and figuratively. Still, they’re a necessary evil of becoming a guitarist of any caliber so it’s all about dealing with whatever pain you can’t avoid and fixing what you can. One example of pain … Continue reading →
Barre Chords – Acoustic vs. Electric Comparison
Published on 2011-06-06 17:53:02
If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering whether barre chords are easier (or harder) on acoustic guitar versus their electric counterparts. The short answer is yes – it makes difference. Acoustic barre chords are consider
Barre Chords – Acoustic vs. Electric Comparison
Published on 2011-06-06 17:53:02
If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering whether barre chords are easier (or harder) on acoustic guitar versus their electric counterparts. The short answer is yes – it makes difference. Acoustic barre chords are considerably harder – especially if you’re … Continue reading →
How Long Does It Take To Learn Barre Chords
Published on 2011-06-06 15:51:22
A very common question among beginning guitarists is how long it takes to learn barre chords. The tricky thing is that there are two possible interpretations to this question – both of which have very individual- specific answers. This is ̷
How Long Does It Take To Learn Barre Chords
Published on 2011-06-06 15:51:22
A very common question among beginning guitarists is how long it takes to learn barre chords. The tricky thing is that there are two possible interpretations to this question – both of which have very individual- specific answers. This is … Continue reading →
Introducing New Beginner Guitar Help Forum
Published on 2011-06-01 19:25:22
So I’ve set up a proper forum with a beautiful layout where I’m hoping beginners will post their questions and get helpful advice from me and some other friends I’ll have contributing. Hopefully, we can build it into a nice …
Introducing New Beginner Guitar Help Forum
Published on 2011-06-01 19:25:22
So I’ve set up a proper forum with a beautiful layout where I’m hoping beginners will post their questions and get helpful advice from me and some other friends I’ll have contributing. Hopefully, we can build it into a nice … Continue reading →
Jamplay Guitar Lessons Promotion – Free Subscription
Published on 2011-05-31 22:24:16
Hey guys! So this is my first post where I won’t actually be teaching you anything about barre chords – or anything else actually. First of all, Jamplay is this great guitar lessons program that you can get on where … Continue readi
Jamplay Guitar Lessons Promotion – Free Subscription
Published on 2011-05-31 22:24:16
Hey guys! So this is my first post where I won’t actually be teaching you anything about barre chords – or anything else actually. First of all, Jamplay is this great guitar lessons program that you can get on where … Continue reading →
Smooth Guitar Chord Transition – Making It Easier
Published on 2011-05-18 20:38:25
Beginners often have trouble making transitions between chords and these difficulties get many times more discouraging when they start playing barre chords. There are, however, ways to make the learning curve a whole lot easier and reduce the time it
Smooth Guitar Chord Transition – Making It Easier
Published on 2011-05-18 20:38:25
Beginners often have trouble making transitions between chords and these difficulties get many times more discouraging when they start playing barre chords. There are, however, ways to make the learning curve a whole lot easier and reduce the time it … Continue reading →
Proper Guitar Thumb Position – Quick Guide
Published on 2011-05-18 19:08:13
For a finger that – usually – doesn’t fret any notes, your fretting hand thumb does a lot. It supports the guitar neck and controls the range of motion of your fretting hand – and consequently how easy – or … Conti
Proper Guitar Thumb Position – Quick Guide
Published on 2011-05-18 19:08:13
For a finger that – usually – doesn’t fret any notes, your fretting hand thumb does a lot. It supports the guitar neck and controls the range of motion of your fretting hand – and consequently how easy – or … Continue reading →
Easy Barre Chords – Cheat Sheet to Avoid Them Temporarily
Published on 2011-05-18 16:01:44
Barre chords can be a pain where it hurts most. That being said, they’re well worth the time to learn all about and don’t take as much effort as you might think to get the hang of. If you want … Continue reading →
Easy Barre Chords – Cheat Sheet to Avoid Them Temporarily
Published on 2011-05-18 16:01:44
Barre chords can be a pain where it hurts most. That being said, they’re well worth the time to learn all about and don’t take as much effort as you might think to get the hang of. If you want … Continue reading →
Guitar Chord Finger Positioning – Tweaks That Improve Sound
Published on 2011-05-18 10:35:25
Whether you’re playing barre chords, simple open chords – or blazing fast riffs as you race through a lead solo in front of your adoring (and maybe even topless ) fans – perfecting your finger positioning is key to getting … C
Guitar Chord Finger Positioning – Tweaks That Improve Sound
Published on 2011-05-18 10:35:25
Whether you’re playing barre chords, simple open chords – or blazing fast riffs as you race through a lead solo in front of your adoring (and maybe even topless ) fans – perfecting your finger positioning is key to getting … Continue reading →
Guitar Strumming Patterns – Beginner’s Guide
Published on 2011-05-16 16:57:48
The foundation of any song you’ll ever play is the rhythm. Whether it’s just you and your acoustic guitar, or if you’re playing rhythm guitar in a rock band, your ability to co-ordinate a good guitar strumming pattern can make ̷
Guitar Strumming Patterns – Beginner’s Guide
Published on 2011-05-16 16:57:48
The foundation of any song you’ll ever play is the rhythm. Whether it’s just you and your acoustic guitar, or if you’re playing rhythm guitar in a rock band, your ability to co-ordinate a good guitar strumming pattern can make … Continue reading →
Guitar Chord Patterns – CAGED System
Published on 2011-05-16 15:03:33
When you think of guitar chord patterns, two things might come to mind. For some, it means the whole CAGED guitar theory that deals with the 5 major open chords (and how other chords are constructed from them), while for … Continue reading U
Rock Guitar Chords – Basics and Useful Progressions for Beginners
Published on 2011-05-15 13:26:30
Playing rock music on your guitar is probably the coolest thing you could ever do! There’s no feeling like being up on stage in front of hundreds, or even thousands of adoring, screaming fans – complete with “mosh pits”, a
Power Chords Chart – Quick Reference Guide For All Power Chords
Published on 2011-05-13 16:16:17
Power chords are an interesting set of chords that have found favor with rock guitarists – as well as many players in other genres (such as blues). There are lots of reasons for this popularity and the aim of this … Continue reading ͛
Barre Chords – A Complete Guide (hopefully!)
Published on 2011-03-26 23:48:05
Okay, so it’s been just five months since I started this project yet I feel like I’ve learned so much in that time. Barre chords used to be the bane of my existence as a guitarist but, thanks to the … Continue reading →
Barre Chords Chart – A Quick Reference for All Barre Chords
Published on 2011-03-05 11:10:27
The cool thing about barre chords is that you can move them up and down the guitar neck to create new chords of the same type, e.g. you can play any major chord, using only one chord form, by simply … Continue reading →
Introduction to Barre Chords for Beginners – The B Minor Chord
Published on 2011-02-27 11:16:58
First, let me acknowledge that barre chords are the single most frustrating part of learning to play the guitar for 90 % of people – including me. They can seem impossible to get right, at first, and have caused many … Continue reading &#
5 Barre Chord Tips Every Guitarist Should Know
Published on 2011-02-20 10:46:42
Barre chords can be a pain in the *** – but they hurt our fingers, wrists, thumbs, and even our forearms more than anything else. The weird thing is that most of the discomfort and stress isn’t necessary at all. … Continue reading &
Why Do Barre Chords Hurt So much?
Published on 2011-02-12 08:57:45
They might just be the most irritating learning roadblock for new guitarists – and probably the reason why many simple give up the guitar or resign themselves to being limited by open chords (although a capo can help with some … Continue
How to Play 7th Barre Chords – A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Published on 2011-02-09 02:05:48
7th barre chords refer – as the name suggests – to the same 7th chord variations (major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th) chords that you might already be familiar with – except that you play them using barre chords … Continue
Barre Chords – Switching Frets/Positions Accurately and Minimizing Buzz
Published on 2011-02-05 17:32:52
First of all, I want to apologize for the long delay since my last post! Schoolwork and band obligations have been so time-consuming Anyways, today I’m gonna talk about how to master the “position switch” – moving barre chords
Barre Chords – How Practicing Scales Can Help
Published on 2010-12-27 20:43:02
Soooo, I hope everyone had a great Christmas! I did upload a cover of “The Only Exception” by Paramore to YouTube on Christmas Eve (it’s embedded in the post below this one and makes for excellent barre chord practice!). If …
Paramore – The Only Exception Cover – Great Barre Chord Practice
Published on 2010-12-24 09:43:20
So I shot this video with my friend yesterday…I hope you guys like it! It does use up barre chords – the progression is B(barre), F#m(barre), and E (open). Of course you can find tips on playing these and all … Continue reading U
How to play A-Based Barre Chords Using an Easier Alternative Fingering
Published on 2010-12-19 23:23:16
I’ll be submitting this post to EzineArticles in a few hours but it’s here for my readers now If it’s your first time here, you can find great beginner tips to help you play all types of barre chords if … Continue reading U
Proper Barre Chord Technique – Critical to Achieving a Consistent Clear Sound
Published on 2010-12-19 03:19:16
Yup – So exams are done so I’ll have more time to post Oh, and this post is going to EzineArticles too You can look through the categories in the sidebar for more helpful barre chord tips Barre chords are … Continue reading →
Barre Chord List
Published on 2010-12-15 08:51:41
SO I wrote this somewhat long article for EzineArticles just a while ago. It’s purpose is to show you the principles you need to know to play ANY chord as a barre chord. You can find great beginner tips on … Continue reading →
Paramore – The Only Exception Mini-Tutorial Video
Published on 2010-12-13 11:51:52
So I’ve been sooo busy but this is the last week of exams and then I’ll have more time Anyways, this song uses barre chords a lot – more specifically B and F#m – as well as the open E … Continue reading →