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Originally Posted by BreedloveRDMH

After years of avoiding them I have committed myself to learning bar chords.
I'm working on the E shapes first

I have a 12 fret parlor and a 14 fret Taylor GC
I'd guess that the larger GC should be easier to learn on due to string tension??
I have mediums on the Taylor, should I switch to lights or maybe extra lights while I lear the bar and build up strength?

I am open to any tips
Thanks

Hi RDMH

Here are three short (one minute) videos I made years ago for students and friends. They help harness some of the essentials for learning barre chords.

If a guitar is setup properly, the barre chord doesn't require much strength. It's not a squeeze maneuver…


Where is the Pressure? - CLiCK


Barre From Above and Behind - CLiCK


Barre from Front - CLiCK

Hope these help…