
Master barre chords through a step-by-step curriculum that starts with open chords and substitutes, then builds power and pseudo barre shapes with targeted exercises and daily practice.
Use open chords to prepare for barre chords by substituting F major 7, then practice a four-finger F and D minor seven to build muscle memory and smooth chord changes.
Master barre chords by building strength for the first finger with the D minor seventh, muting low strings and maintaining the pinky attached to the third finger.
Master barre chord prep by turning the d minor seventh into a four-finger forefinger f major, using stretches, posture, muting lower strings, and practicing f major, g, c, d changes.
Master note name recognition across the fretboard to apply barre chords, memorize the 12-note scale, and use fret markers to locate root notes quickly.
Practice power chords and fifth chords to build the muscle memory for barre chords, focusing on the connected pinky to the third finger, muting, and shape consistency.
Practice moving power chords across the neck using low E string roots and power chord shapes, building muscle memory for barre chord transitions through varied progressions and strumming patterns.
Learn pseudo barre chords on six-string roots, using a hooked finger and movable shapes to prep for full barre chords, with open strings ringing as you practice progressions.
Master fifth-string root pseudo barre chords to build fret-hand strength, mute the sixth string, and practice D6 sus2 and C major seven shapes for smoother transitions.
Explore new open-string chord voicings and how to weave them into evocative progressions. Practice with acoustic emphasis, arpeggiation, varied strum patterns, and outside-key ideas to expand your chord vocabulary.
Barre chords are often the most challenging aspect of beginner/intermediate guitar. And I know how difficult then can be to master, at first they seem impossible. But this course is truly a step-by-step BLUEPRINT to learning and playing barre chords starting with easy "foundation fundamentals."
This course consists of 20 high definition video lessons - over FOUR hours of lessons that take you through a structured curriculum on learning, playing, changing, and mastering barre chords.. Its a structured step-by-step curriculum where I leave no stone UN-turned to get you to your barre chord goals.
Throughout this course you will learn:
-A structured, step-by-step curriculum starting with the proper preparation that builds fret hand strength and dexterity
-Proper barre chord playing techniques. You'll discover the critical fret hand techniques that will simplify the process and get you playing barre chords in the fastest and most efficient manner possible.
-Tons of practice exercises that will help build the needed barre chord muscle memory.
-How to build your stamina by playing chords and exercises that use open chords in new ways.
-How to play partial barre chords to prep for full barre chords.
-Barre chord substitutes that you can use right now to get you playing the songs you want but that will also help you build the finger strength and dexterity to play the full-on barre chords. (This means you can have a ton of fun while moving your playing forward.)
-All about power chords and fifth chords, and how to use them. You'll also be able to move them around the neck, helping you build the muscle memory necessary for playing full-on barre chords
-How to proficiently change barre chords "from barre to barre" and how to change from open chords to barre chords. These are some of the most challenging chord changes you will come across, and we break down the necessary techniques to take your chord changing to the next level.
-An easy system to instantly know all the note names and the 12-note scale. This means you will be able to easily move around the fretboard and instantly know the chord names and root notes.
-All kinds of barre chords like minors, majors, minor 7ths, major 7ths, suspended barre chords, dominant 7th barre chords and more.
We make learning EASY because of extras you don't get anywhere else:
-Lessons taught at a comfortable pace - We do not blaze through steps at a lightning-fast pace so that have to constantly be hitting the rewind button. We go step by step and build each concept atop the next in a structured format that will get you mastering barre chords quickly.
-All chords labeled with on-screen text and chord lines - We also use "picture-in picture" with two cameras so that you see all the detail necessary: the finger placements, fret hand positioning, and all other movements in an "up close and personal" way. You see all the action up close and see all the chord names written out on-screen.
-Coinciding exercises to help you practice - We have special exercises designed to help drill each technique into your playing until they're AUTOMATIC. You won't even have to think about them — you'll just find your hand playing them as if you've known them your whole life.
-Practice progressions to lock it all in - You also get many practice progressions that will help you not only get proficient at changing chords but are also fun and musically interesting. They'll instantly spark your creativity. We make learning fun.
And keep in mind that everyone that has ever picked up the guitar has struggled with Barre chords. No one ever walked up to a guitar, picked it up and just banged out an F Barre Chord just like that....no one. So you are not alone in your Barre chord struggles.
Fact is, barre chords are so critical because we need them! There are many chords that we just can't play in open position. And right now you may be discarding the songs that you really want to play because they have barre chords in them.
This course is for beginner players as well as intermediate level players as we run the gamut of techniques throughout the lessons. So if you dive into the program and discover that you already know some of the entry-level techniques, then no worries, just skip ahead in the course to the lessons that challenge you.
And we are always available to help our students and customers with any questions or issues they may have. We are easily reachable via email or phone to answer all your questions. Give this course a try and we are confident it will help you reach your guitar and musical goals.
Take care and keep on rocking! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc.