Barre Chords

[tarsai]

Hi,
I just started playing barre chords and I cannot make all the strings sound.I have tried moving my index finger all over but it was a futile exercise.I do not know if my technique is wrong or I will get better with practise.Please help me out.

[The Fury]

I thought this was quite informative
http://www.cyberfret.com/power-practicing/easy-bar-chords.php

Make sure the place where your finger bends (the underside of the knuckle) is not directly over a string cos' the string will be difficult to press down. I hope that makes sense.

[The Fury]

Also, try to use the outer edge of your barreing finger. Slightly rotate your finger, only slightly though. You don't want to use the side of your finger. I'm sorry, does that make sense?????

[tarsai]

should i try placing my finger joints in between strings?

[The Fury]

Yeah. Imagine this is the underside of your finger:
____________________
(_____,-,____,-,_______

Wher the joints are, it is slightly higher, so you would have to press on harder.

[tarsai]

I can manage most barre chords excerpt minor chords with root on the 6th .Any spl. techniques to play those?

[tarsai]

at last..i can make all the strings sound(but my index finger hurts like crazy trying to slide on my acoustic).Anyway where can I find chord charts for Barre Chords(Eg. C,C7,Cm,Cm7) etc.

[gck]

Originally posted by tarsai
I can manage most barre chords excerpt minor chords with root on the 6th .Any spl. techniques to play those?

Play the major chord (root 6th string), then lift off the middle finger, and it's the minor chord!

2) There is a chord library somewhere @cyberfret.com, where you can find lots of chords. Learn the notes on the neck to know where on the fretboard you have to play certain chords.

3) The hurting of the barre finger will go away, because it will get stronger and the skin on the side of your finger will become a bit harder (not as hard as the calluses on your fingertips, only a bit :))