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Post by freya on Nov 7, 2006 21:53:21 GMT -5
i'm having trouble barring over and getting my finger to press all the strings down that i'm barring. is there any way to get better at barring or is anyone else having similar problems? i also notice my hand hurts a lot when i bar a lot during a song, or hold a power chord for an extended time. any cure for this?
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sexymonkey
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Post by sexymonkey on Nov 7, 2006 22:05:25 GMT -5
Just a crapload of practice. Didja know that working out actually helps you become a better player? It makes your guitar muscle stronger.
It also just helps to do a crapload of powerchords. Before I couldn't bar, last Christmas ALL I did was play the powerchords to Fade to Black, and then magically my finger could bar. I was like,"Woah..."
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Post by T BAG on Nov 7, 2006 22:11:35 GMT -5
Ya, workin' off helps.
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Post by emixolydian on Nov 7, 2006 22:39:08 GMT -5
There are a few factors, typically, that will affect your ability to barre.
1. String Size
2. Action
3. Position on fretboard.
Most players, myself included, even with lost of practice, have trouble doing an F-barre at the 1st fret, its a pain in the ass.
The small the strings are the, the easier they are to press down, keep that in mind.
Your action, or how high your strings sit above your fretboard also affects your ability to barre, if they're higher up it's going to take more pressure to push them down.
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sexymonkey
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Post by sexymonkey on Nov 7, 2006 22:47:43 GMT -5
There are a few factors, typically, that will affect your ability to barre. 1. String Size 2. Action 3. Position on fretboard. Most players, myself included, even with lost of practice, have trouble doing an F-barre at the 1st fret, its a pain in the ass. The small the strings are the, the easier they are to press down, keep that in mind. Your action, or how high your strings sit above your fretboard also affects your ability to barre, if they're higher up it's going to take more pressure to push them down. Don't forget though, that string tension lessens considerably down the neck, just because you can't do an F barre at the 1st fret doesn't mean you won't be able to do one at A on the 5th fret. |
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Post by Don't Fuck With Me on Nov 7, 2006 22:49:06 GMT -5
Two other things to look at are the relative position of your guitar neck/wrist angle, and the angle of your index finger.
You may have beeter luck if you hold the guitar neck higher, or point it slightly upwards.
Also try rolling your index finger slightly counter-clockwise; let's say it is at 12:00 position, turn it to 11:30.
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Post by Don't Fuck With Me on Nov 7, 2006 22:50:25 GMT -5
Yeah, F Barre and many other fingerings at the first fret can be difficult for anybody, due to higher tension in that spot. Nut slot height can contribute to problems with this too.
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Post by emixolydian on Nov 7, 2006 22:57:09 GMT -5
There are a few factors, typically, that will affect your ability to barre. 1. String Size 2. Action 3. Position on fretboard. Most players, myself included, even with lost of practice, have trouble doing an F-barre at the 1st fret, its a pain in the ass. The small the strings are the, the easier they are to press down, keep that in mind. Your action, or how high your strings sit above your fretboard also affects your ability to barre, if they're higher up it's going to take more pressure to push them down. Don't forget though, that string tension lessens considerably down the neck, just because you can't do an F barre at the 1st fret doesn't mean you won't be able to do one at A on the 5th fret. Thats what I was hinting at, but thanks for adding it. |
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