BARRED CHORDS - L2
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HOW TO PLAY BARRED CHORDS
A barred chord requires the use of your index finger to bar two or more strings at the same time whilst using your other fingers to complete the rest of the chord shape. Barred chords generally cover all 4 strings and although they can take a bit of getting used too.
EXERCISE: Watch the video below to see how to practice barred chords effectively:
EXERCISE: Watch the video below to see how to practice barred chords effectively:
BARRED CHORD SHAPES
Here are some of the barred chords that you will be exploring throughout various songs and exercises throughout this course.
EXERCISE: Watch the video below to see how to play the following 5 barred chords:
EXERCISE: Watch the video below to see how to play the following 5 barred chords:
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HALF-CHUCK STRUm
A half-chuck strum means that you play a percussive strum where the blue 'X' falls under beat number.
EXERCISE: Watch the video below to see how to play a half chuck strum.
Calypso-Flam - RECAP
The calypso-flam is a technique that starts with the familiar index finger down strum on beat one. The twist comes on beat two, where you'll add a touch of flamenco flair: a quick, percussive strum created by dragging your thumb through the strings, hence the small 'T' above the squiggly line, which represents the flamenco beat. This flamenco-style movement is used only on beat two for this pattern, after which you'll return to your regular index finger strumming for the rest of the bar.
🎥 Exercise: Watch the video below for a clear demo of how to play this technique smoothly and effectively.
🎥 Exercise: Watch the video below for a clear demo of how to play this technique smoothly and effectively.
Calypso-Flam - EXTENDED
This is an EXTENDED version of the Calypso-Flam strum. You'll add an extra downbeat on beat 3 to create a fuller, drum fill-style groove. Play the chords slightly louder with this pattern to bring out the dynamics and really make it pop.
Mastering this move will get you halfway to nailing the full flamenco strum — you're well on your way!
Mastering this move will get you halfway to nailing the full flamenco strum — you're well on your way!
SONG VIDEO TUTORIALS
BARRED CHORDS
Important Note:
The numbers next to each bar indicate the fret position where you should place your index finger.
This song features two barred chords that might take a bit of practice:
The numbers next to each bar indicate the fret position where you should place your index finger.
This song features two barred chords that might take a bit of practice:
- E Major: Bar across fret 4 with your index finger, and place your little finger on the A string at fret 7.
- E7: Bar across fret 4 with your index finger, and place your middle finger on the A string at fret 5.
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RIGHT HANDED E
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RIGHT HANDED E7
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LEFT HANDED E
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LEFT HANDED E7
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HOW TO PLAY - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
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INTRO & VERSE SECTIONS
BRIDGE / SOLO / OUTRO SECTIONS
FULL SONG PLAY ALONG @ 80BPM
AUDIO TRAINING
🎧 Practice Tracks
Listen to the track below which contains just the chords and chord instruction at 100BPM - which is slightly slower than the performance speed of 115BPM. Try and get used to playing this and following the song sheet before attempting to sing along.
Listen to the track below which contains just the chords and chord instruction at 100BPM - which is slightly slower than the performance speed of 115BPM. Try and get used to playing this and following the song sheet before attempting to sing along.
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