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I agree with PSM. Use you thumb, not your arm.
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Hi wsn…
Yes, the thumb riding underneath combined with the elbow/forearm form a lever and will help pull the finger/barre down. Here are 3 short (1 min) videos I made for students and friends regarding barre chords - hope they help Where is the pressure - CLiCK From above & behind - CLiCK Basics of Barre - CLiCK |
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Of course a classical takes less fretting pressure but in any case keep the shoulder relaxed. Use mainly your thumb. A couple of videos to watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mZvdGAGlOo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPfZVflJdp0
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Larry J,
Thanks for the video's, they were very helpful! Gary
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The guys responding here (LJ & Rick-SLO) are FAR more experienced players than I, so I humbly submit that what I have learned works well for me. I started playing steel string using the thumb-index pinch for barres. I should have stipulated that I now play classical/flamenco guitars, but I don't think the concept changes. Rather than trying to explain "weight of the arm", here is a link to a great thread from Delcamp Classical Forum http://www.delcamp.us/viewtopic.php?...t=barre+chords If you start into this thread it could lead to hours of reading, but a very worthwhile investment. This is just one thread on barres, there are several on Delcamp and all are consistent in recommending "weight of arm".
I would suggest you try the "weight of arm" method to see if it works for you... it definitely did for me. Whether playing a steel string or nylon string guitar, I always play with classical technique... I have found that ergonomically classical technique is far less stressful on my left (fretting) hand & wrist, and helped me to recover from a repetitive stress injury (too much guitar playing using poor body ergonomics). BD
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