I've always played the "double barre" style, but a few years ago I started using my pinky finger for the higher notes. It was unintentional, but I guess my pinky had gotten strong enough and just took over. It's now much easier for me, since I don't have to stretch my 1st and 3rd fingers apart. It also works well for the major scale in that position.
I'm seeing a lot of other comments saying this too but I combine both. I bar the 3rd and 4th strings with my ring finger and fret the 2nd string with my pinky. That way I don't mute the 1st string.
I play barre chords (or that specific shape) both ways, and it's largely situational on a few things: 1) Where have I come from, 2) Where am I going to, 3) How long am I there for, 4) Embellishments.
It's easier for me to double bar, but I often end up muting the high E string in the process. If I need to be able to play the high E, I'll often opt for classical style
The only time I tend to play an A-type barre chord using the classical style is if I know that there is an embellishment coming up that makes the double-barre version impractical (for example, removing the middle finger from the classical version of a major chord to make a 7 chord, or removing the fourth finger to make a sus2 chord). If, however, I were needing to change the chord into a sus4 chord (e.g. using the D chord mentioned in this video and then having the need to change it into a Dsus4 [X-5-7-7-8-7], then I would most likely never use the classical version as such a transition from one to the other is one that I would find impractical.
I play the "Cobain Chord", it's a power chord but basically my index finger is covering the whole fret board and my ring finger is playing the 3 notes I need to, so I don't think its SUPPOSED to be a Barre chord, it's more of a power chord, but it sounds cool. 👍 (RIP KURT COBAIN)
@Craig-xf7ox alot of people I know who arent a big fan of nirvana use that term, it's ok for a chord to have a nickname, I don't know why people are so defensive about it
i usually tend to do the double barre method out of sheer laziness and muscle memory but I switch up it to the classical method when i want to play cleaner and not mute any strings.
As a classical trained guitarist, I would always play my chords the "classical way" until I discovered quite lately that double barre was an option. Besides, I think the double barre way may cause to accidentely play the 6th while the classical way is "better" if I want to sound cleaner and let the fifth sound on the top e string. Btw, I really love your content: it's always both entertaining/funny and useful even though I often am already of what you're teaching
I've always aspired to be able to play the double barre way. I find that my action is too high or my grip is not strong and accurate enough to get my ring finger to hold those three strings down for a clean note (especially without muting the high e string).
I play my barre chords with pain in my fretting hand lol. No but I play both ways, I guess it just depends on where it’s on the fretboard and what notes I’m supposed to play.
Double barre. You're much farther from the fret with three fingers which means you need to push down harder. My fingers are large so it's hard for me to play the A shape with 3 fingers. Many people play the regular A chord with a barre as well. The other question is whether you want the high E to ring or not. Usually I just mute it. Really hard to barre the 3 strings without muting the high E.
my next video is literally "when I play the barre chord the high e string is muted". Hang tight, you're gonna like this one. Classical has many advantages! I use it 90% of the time too, I feel it has more control over each string. Plus, I can move in/out of shapes with greater accuracy. Everyone develops their own style. You can make your own style choices here.
I'm a large-ish man with chubby fingers - I can't play that "A" shape with three fingers on anything but a classical guitar no matter what the orientation of the neck. So "double barre" for me.
I got huge fat fingers. No chance for me. Like my open A I just mash the strings with one finger and avoid the high E. It’s not ideal. But I can do other stuff
I would make the poor bass player ride the root while I enjoy easy town just playing a 3,5,7(or flat7) triad. Maybe even toss in that 9th if I feel frisky.
I've always played the "double barre" style, but a few years ago I started using my pinky finger for the higher notes. It was unintentional, but I guess my pinky had gotten strong enough and just took over. It's now much easier for me, since I don't have to stretch my 1st and 3rd fingers apart. It also works well for the major scale in that position.
Your content is excellent. Always something to learn or relearn.
I'm seeing a lot of other comments saying this too but I combine both. I bar the 3rd and 4th strings with my ring finger and fret the 2nd string with my pinky. That way I don't mute the 1st string.
You can always barre with the 1st and use your pinky to grab the 5th and octave.
I’ve got bass player hands and so I often use my pinky for A shaped bar chords
I play barre chords (or that specific shape) both ways, and it's largely situational on a few things:
1) Where have I come from,
2) Where am I going to,
3) How long am I there for,
4) Embellishments.
Haven't consciously thought about it in years lol, but the classical way is more flexible and, of course, more precise
Classical style is limiting, in that you cannot use the pinky to add the 7th
It's easier for me to double bar, but I often end up muting the high E string in the process. If I need to be able to play the high E, I'll often opt for classical style
I play mine very poorly lol
You’re a real guitarist
@@LessonsWithLindy Haha thanks I'm trying. Your tips are very helpful in for the fun journey I'm taking.
The only time I tend to play an A-type barre chord using the classical style is if I know that there is an embellishment coming up that makes the double-barre version impractical (for example, removing the middle finger from the classical version of a major chord to make a 7 chord, or removing the fourth finger to make a sus2 chord).
If, however, I were needing to change the chord into a sus4 chord (e.g. using the D chord mentioned in this video and then having the need to change it into a Dsus4 [X-5-7-7-8-7], then I would most likely never use the classical version as such a transition from one to the other is one that I would find impractical.
I play the "Cobain Chord", it's a power chord but basically my index finger is covering the whole fret board and my ring finger is playing the 3 notes I need to, so I don't think its SUPPOSED to be a Barre chord, it's more of a power chord, but it sounds cool. 👍 (RIP KURT COBAIN)
Cobain chord??😂😂😂😂
Yea, alot of people use that name, I call it that
@@da_crazybrian9115 yay I'm not alone for this
@@da_crazybrian9115 a root/5 chord isn't a Cobain chord....perhaps to nirvana fanboys.....to the rest of the planet it's just a root/5.
@Craig-xf7ox alot of people I know who arent a big fan of nirvana use that term, it's ok for a chord to have a nickname, I don't know why people are so defensive about it
When opting for the second style should my ring finger bend much or should I strive to keep it as level as possible?
i usually tend to do the double barre method out of sheer laziness and muscle memory but I switch up it to the classical method when i want to play cleaner and not mute any strings.
I'm a big guy, my fingers don't do classical style on a steel string or electric. I often use one finger to fret two notes.
I’m hyper mobile with thick fingers so double barre all the way for me!
I do both because I learned classical at one point. If I want to be able to do augmented chords for transitions, classical style is necessary.
As a classical trained guitarist, I would always play my chords the "classical way" until I discovered quite lately that double barre was an option. Besides, I think the double barre way may cause to accidentely play the 6th while the classical way is "better" if I want to sound cleaner and let the fifth sound on the top e string.
Btw, I really love your content: it's always both entertaining/funny and useful even though I often am already of what you're teaching
I've always aspired to be able to play the double barre way. I find that my action is too high or my grip is not strong and accurate enough to get my ring finger to hold those three strings down for a clean note (especially without muting the high e string).
I usd to play 2 finger barre chords but now find the classical style IS better due to clarity (not accidentally fretting the high E string).
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Mostly double barre because I large hands but i learned playing the classical way.
I double bar with my pinky. It's more relaxed for me.
I play my barre chords with pain in my fretting hand lol. No but I play both ways, I guess it just depends on where it’s on the fretboard and what notes I’m supposed to play.
Double barre. You're much farther from the fret with three fingers which means you need to push down harder. My fingers are large so it's hard for me to play the A shape with 3 fingers. Many people play the regular A chord with a barre as well. The other question is whether you want the high E to ring or not. Usually I just mute it. Really hard to barre the 3 strings without muting the high E.
I play the open chords like that, i lay my ring finger and play all 3 notes
Feelin the fox
Lil thumb on that E
I love double barre. Let's your pinky throw in the sus and do some fun stuff between strums
Am i the only one who cannot do a double bar. My ring finger just doesn't bend that way. I always do the classical. Is that a disadvantage?
my next video is literally "when I play the barre chord the high e string is muted". Hang tight, you're gonna like this one.
Classical has many advantages! I use it 90% of the time too, I feel it has more control over each string. Plus, I can move in/out of shapes with greater accuracy. Everyone develops their own style. You can make your own style choices here.
@@LessonsWithLindy thank you for your reply! That was encouraging. Waiting for your next video :)
I play everything the lazy style with the flat 7 😂
Comes down to fretboard economy, right?
I’m the weirdo that uses my pinky to bar bar cords😮😅 not always, but usually - don’t judge 😊
How old are you?
I use my pinkie
I'm a large-ish man with chubby fingers - I can't play that "A" shape with three fingers on anything but a classical guitar no matter what the orientation of the neck. So "double barre" for me.
Classical, it's easier for embellishments
I feel this way too. Each person develops their own style though, whatever works for the player!
I got huge fat fingers. No chance for me. Like my open A I just mash the strings with one finger and avoid the high E. It’s not ideal. But I can do other stuff
I just don't, I find ways to play the chord with the least amount of barring.
I would make the poor bass player ride the root while I enjoy easy town just playing a 3,5,7(or flat7) triad. Maybe even toss in that 9th if I feel frisky.
Double bar chord style, although I sometimes will use the classical style, depending on where my chord progression is going