Hey fam,

If you’ve been playing the guitar for a while, you know how frustrating learning the F bar chord can be. If you can’t play it, how can you learn all the songs you want to play?

We’ve got 7 tips to help you master the F bar chord. Give the video on this page a watch for all of the details. There is a pdf with the 7 tips for you to download. The Clean Bar Checklist from the Bar Chord Masterclass is even included for good measure. 

7 Tips for Mastering the F Major Bar Chord

1 Start incrementally. - Start with the 3-note F major chord, then move to the 4-note version before tackling the full F major bar chord. 

2 Work on the bar by itself first. 

Clean Bar Checklist (This is included in the Bar chord Masterclass course on the site.)

• 1 - Get your guitar setup if you haven’t already done so. 

• 2 - Work on creating the bar on its own before even trying to make the full bar chord shape. 

• 3 - Put the bar on using a clamp-like motion between your thumb and 1st finger. 

• 4 - Place your bar right behind the fret. 

• 5 - Experiment with the vertical placement of your finger to minimize the muting sound of your finger creases on the strings. 

• 6 - Tilt/lean your bar back on the bony edge of your finger instead of using the meaty/flat underside of your finger. 

• 7 - Don’t kink your wrist too far one way or the other. 8- Don’t raise your elbow. Let your arm fall by the side of your body.

3 Make your open E major chord shape with your 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers.

4 Put the bar and the shape together. 

5 Land the chord all at once. 

6 Be consistent with your practice.

7 Practice multiple times per day if possible. 

If you are serious about overcoming bar chords, we’ve come up with three easy steps to ensure your success. 

Step 1 - Create your complimentary Guitar Fam account to start going through the Bar Chord Masterclass today. If you are already a Guitar Fam member, you can just make your way over to the course. 

Step 2 - Practice Practice Practice!

Step 3 - Schedule your first private complimentary 1-on-1 lesson with me so I can give you some feedback and iron our a plan for your success over the next few months. 

We’re looking forward to hearing about your success with the F bar chord. If you know someone who is struggling with bar chords, share this with them. 

Thanks for watching, Nate