How to Master Bar Chords (Guitar Lesson)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video, Guitareo instructor Ayla will teach you how to master bar chords on guitar.
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0:00 - Intro
In this lesson, Ayla teaches you how to play and master bar chords so you'll be able to find shapes you can move around the fretboard easily.
0:57 - 6-4-1-5 Chord Progression
This chord progression is used in hundreds of songs over the years including “Africa” by Toto. The best part about this chord progression is that you only need to know two shapes.
1:32 - Finding the Root Note
The first and most important thing is to find the root note (the starting note) before you figure out where to play the bar chord.
2:26 - Building the Bar Chord Shape
The next step is to build the minor bar chord shape by taking your index finger and lay it flat across the strings (and have all the notes ring out) comfortable enough for you to play.
4:46 - Moving the Bar
Move the bar and play through each string one at a time for the following frets: 7th fret, 3rd fret, 10th fret, 5th fret.
7:06 - A Minor Adjustment
Turn the bars into an actual chord to the minor bar chord that you can move around the fretboard (as long as you find the right root note).
7:57 - Major Chord Shape
Turn the bar into a major chord by taking the minor third and raising it a semi-tone turning into a major third. This chord can also move around the fretboard as long as you fin the right root note.
10:00 - Other Adjustments
If you encounter anything that isn’t ringing out when playing through the chord progressions, make the adjustments you need.
11:45 - Finger Placement
Another problem you may have is not having your fingers upright enough. Have your fingers at an angle instead of flat to avoid tension in your hands.
12:28 - The G String
Another common issue is the G string not ringing out due to not having enough pressure as the other strings. Again, this will require more finger adjustments to ensure all the strings ring out equally.
About Ayla Tesler-Mabe:
Ayla has been making waves in the world of guitar playing as a professional guitarist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, since the early age of 14. After only been playing for two years, her first TH-cam video (a rendition of John Mayall’s “Hideaway”) put her on the map and kickstarted her music career. She has since been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, become a member of the Ernie Ball and Fender family of artists, and earned various Berklee College of Music scholarships. Musically, Ayla finds great pleasure in exploring the numerous avenues available to her through various styles of music, as seen through her work with Calpurnia and Ludic.
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Likewise, I am in awe of her talent at teaching, and occasionally, I remember that she is an exceptional player as well!
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Africa on classes.
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I’ve been playing guitar for close to 20 years and have never come across such an awesome and easily informative lesson like this. So much info without being too overwhelming, this video would have made my life easier 20 years ago! Definitely subbing
What do you mean by, "easily informative"?
@@papacool1700 not overly technical
What tip did you find most helpful for playing bar chords?
The difference in a Major and a Minor chord
Holding my 2nd finger at an angle definitely helps
All of then actually!! really helped, many thanks :)
@Earleen Perro No one cares, I am sorry for you. Does that help you in some way?
I am a Kovid beginner and have wanted to get to Bare chords may be too soon. I was not only holding my finger at the wrong angle but trying to use too much thumb. I have an old thumb injury and it has made my middle finger stronger than the pointer or index finger.
Thank you for the best lesson on barcords
this is the most helpful practicing bar chords, thank u
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Thank you for a very clearly laid out lesson. Learn to Crawl, then Walk, then Run is a good teaching method. Well done. I'm excited to improve my bar chord techniques.
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The most wonderful and beautiful instructor ever. Not only did this video help me a lot but I'm also happy the way she explains! Phenomenal.
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Inspiring video...so glad this turned up in my feed.
So looking forward to finishing up work tomorrow (as it's now almost 11:30pm Sunday) and following these clear instructions.
Thank you for your efforts here. 😎
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this is one of the best explanations of the creation of bar chords that i've seen! I'm an intermediate player and your simple explanation really opened my eyes to the meaning behind the bar chord build. Thanks!
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What a great Teacher you are!
That was a beautiful and such a soothing guitar lesson. Also, thank you for making it less technical than all the others and easier to understand.
What does, "soothing" have to do with Education? Try, "stimulating".
Also, there are many technically qualified instructors in Guitar on the Net. Please do not slight all the instructors in Guitar on the Net.
Still, Ayla is knowledgable on Guitar.
I learned so much watching this. Can't wait to try out these tips. Thank you, Ayla.
I been searching youtube for help with properly playing a bar chord and this lesson shared has been the most helpful. Thank You!
You are blessed by nature to be a wonderful teacher. Your style is simple, humble but very deep.
Thank you for a great lesson! I am always looking forward to your lessons🎸
Having just started this lovely journey I “thank you” as it’s helped tremendously.... stay safe
You teache very well our teacher l thank you
Thank you. You have a way of breaking up the parts needed to learn just right. I so appreciate your cool style as a teacher.
Great lesson. Perfect timing as I'm working on barr choirs in Fender Play.
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Thanks! I've been playing for years and it never hurts to hear some tips to make it sound better.
Been playing more than 40yrs.and you are able to always teach me something.Thank you.
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She's a natural instructor. Clear as a bell, her instructions ring concise and true.
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Thank you, this was the best lesson I've seen on bar chords. Very easy to follow.
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I love your smile and simple and happy way of teaching ❤
Very detailed, informative, organised and encouraging. Great lesson! Thank you!
Thanks alot Ayla, love this song by Boston, one of my favorites, your an awesome teacher, love your channel and your demeanor really helps me learn.
Thanks for the lesson Ella did practice this chord progression for an hour and now my hand moves smoothly over the fret! 😍
That's the best I've ever heard, it explained, exactly how I would do it, well done.
I just love the way you teach!!!
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Nice lesson , you explained bar chords making it simple and easy to understand for the beginners
Thank you for the great lesson !!!!! You're an awesome teacher
I like the clear concise instructions with relative supporting comments and no hyper fluff.
Actually had my theory and practical application of it click into place on how to find barre cords based on root string and the shape I should use to construct it with while watching this video. I was able to tell where the next one in the progression would go and the shape to use. Thank you!
Another great lesson! Thank you Ayla!
Never done bar chords, was a great lesson. Learned a lot. I do piano more. This has been a great experience. Thnks
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So kind and patient. Very talented. Thank you.
I am so HAPPY to have found you!! Your videos are just the best! You are an amazing teacher, your voice is nice to listen to..you explain things in an easy and understandable way. I'm 58 and just started to learn to play guitar when covid hit us hard. My hubby is a firefighter and I have auto immune diseases so Dr.s orders were he couldn't come near me since he was dealing with covid patients. We have been together for 17 yrs and never are apart and madly in love so this was just extremely difficult. I decided I'd learn the guitar as a distraction and maybe even play him music since he had to stay in the basement. I can play like crazy now! I've watched your videos before but couldn't find you again. I am sooo ready to watch all your videos! Your my inspiration! I tell my family I decided I wanted to be a rock star when I grow up...whenever that may be! Thanks for taking the time to share all your knowledge 🙏. Stay safe..God Bless
What an amazing lesson young lady. Truly one of the best tutorial on bar chords out ther. Keep it up👌
Exactly what I was looking for.. thanks
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Catchy new name... it all makes more and more sense every time I watch it. Thanks again!
Trying to get this 4 the last 9 months. Knowledgeable instructor. Thank u so much.
I'm thrilled to have found you! So far, for whatever the reason, i have found British teachers to be the best communicators when it comes to learning guitar... Finding you has been a most pleasant surprise! I have a ten year old grandson whom I will be introducing you to, via your web-lessons... He's just starting out and is proud that he now has a half dozen (cowboy) chords 'under his belt' :D Thank you sooo much for taking time to share your knowledge with us learners, you do it so well. You are a born teacher, and as so many others have pointed out, your endearing and encouraging personality shines through like a guiding bright star in the heaven's constellations! Thank you for being you Ayla!
Peter in Montana
Thank You so much for this help, it’s greatly appreciated!
Keeping the elbow in. Rotating the index finger slightly. Relaxed thumb. Proper fingering.You have a keen sense of how to communicate the fundamentels in their logical progression with a patience, kindness and encouragement that make you special and a wonderful teacher. Much gratitude to you Ayla!
Thank you! 🙏 the most helpful tutorial of barre chords I’ve yet seen…and I e seen a few!
Thank you so much. I have learned a lot from your lessons especially the barre chord technique. From Africa
This is the best tutorial I’ve ever watched. This cleared my questions about the movable chords. Thank you for posting !!
Something new to practice every day. You’ve made bar chords seem a little more attainable with this video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Awesome! Very imformative! Thanks😘
Great stuff! Thank you!
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So clear; just brilliant, thank you!
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Outstanding!! Thanks girl!!
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Loved it! This was the easiest and most effective I’ve been able to follow. Your teaching style helps too. TY!
Thank you. Hope to learn more from you.
Awesome video!
Great detail.
Thank you Ayla!
wow, I have been struggling with how to bar chords for the longest of times and it finally clicked today after watching this ! I'll still need a ton of practice, but I'm on the right track now, thanks 😎
Thank you! This is so helpful! You explain things very well, in a very approachable way. I'm just brand new to guitar, and your tip about having your finger at an angle/ not hyper-extrending your joints has saved me a lot of future pain 🙏💖.
Very helpful, thank you!!
Nothing to add to what’s already been said except that your honesty and natural ability to communicate is fantastic. Bar chords have always been my nemesis, but you have inspired me! Thanks.
Really awesome and great. You have done it all at once in just a blink of an eye. God bless you
This is what I needed I’ve been playing these the way you said and after playing for 15 years my hands been hurting and I was wondering what I was doing wrong but you nailed it! Pulling the arm in made a world of difference
Thank you very much Teacher!
Great lesson - thank you
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You're an excellent instructor! Keep up the good work! 😁
Thank you for the lesson
Loved the lesson thank you Colin UK x
thank you so much great lesson.
Thank you so much…and the way you explain the process is very clear.
Great teaching. Easy to understand.
Thank you
As an educator I know that motivation is important. Your excellent use of modeling and thinking aloud engage your audience as does your use of a hook by connecting to other musical artists and numerical patterns which also helps to keep learners engaged and motivated. Thank you for this very thoughtful presentation!
Excellent way of teaching the novice. Very gentle and with much encouragement pushing through confident level of student. 👏👏👏 God bless you🤩
Wonderful explanation and examples. Thank you so much.
Finally someone who understands me. Very patient, detailed and great instructor. I am hooked now. 😀
Great video! Thanks!
I have never heard such a clear explanation.
Excellent teaching... well explained, practical and clear.... Thx!
As an older adult beginner, I've mastered the "cowboy" chords but struggled with forming barre chords comfortably with good tone. Your tips on wrist position and index finger rotation made an instant improvement in sound and comfort. You just opened up a whole new world on guitar for me !!! Thank you so much for your clear instruction. Keep the great lessons coming.
Hey just keep going, been playing for like a year, i can finally make the barre chords sound, thou i cant pay them for long couse my wrist hurts like hell
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