barre chord

techniquesbar KORDfrom French (barre, meaning barred)

A guitar chord where one finger presses across all or several strings simultaneously.‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‌​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‍​‌​‌​‍​‍​‌​‍​‌

In Depth

Barre chords are moveable chord shapes that allow guitarists to play any chord using the same finger pattern shifted up or down the neck.‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‌​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‍​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‍​‌​‌​‍​‍​‌​‍​‌ The index finger acts as a moveable nut, barring across the strings while the remaining fingers form the chord shape. Mastering barre chords is a crucial milestone for guitarists, transforming them from players limited to open-position chords to musicians who can play in any key.
Did you know?

The F major barre chord is often called the beginner killer; it is the single chord most responsible for guitarists giving up in their first year of learning.

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