Barring chords

Alright, I've been playing guitar for 2 years now. I know how to play bar chords and have been able to for sometime. However, I can't ever seem to get every string pushed down. I have decent chops. I play everyday. What is wrong with me? Perhaps the action on the guitars I play is too high? I use my thumb on the low E string often but that can be difficult to do at times and I usually get some buzz when I use my thumb.

Any suggestions? Kinda pisses me off. I'm trying to learn Duane Allman's "Little Martha" right now and one chord is giving me hell because its finger picked, so its noticeable if all the strings aren't ringing fully.

Originally Posted by: grizzlymintAlright, I've been playing guitar for 2 years now. I know how to play bar chords and have been able to for sometime. However, I can't ever seem to get every string pushed down. I have decent chops. I play everyday. What is wrong with me? Perhaps the action on the guitars I play is too high? I use my thumb on the low E string often but that can be difficult to do at times and I usually get some buzz when I use my thumb.

Any suggestions? Kinda pisses me off. I'm trying to learn Duane Allman's "Little Martha" right now and one chord is giving me hell because its finger picked, so its noticeable if all the strings aren't ringing fully.

It could be the guitar, What kind do you have? I've noticed big differences in the action and fret settings with some of the more affordable production models in comparison to my Les Paul. If your string setting is descent, try tuning down 1/2 step.

I'm figuring it probably is the guitars because all mine are cheapies with a pretty high action. Guess we'll find out for sure once I get my new classical acoustic.

Does it happen everywhere on the neck? Playing a barre F at the first fret is way harder than playing one at the 13th.