those darn B chords!

Hi guys. I have been learning to play a classic acoustic guitar since january. i have only got little hands and am really struggling to play B chords where a barre is required. Does anyone have any tips how i can stretch those fingers or any alternative B chords that are small finger friendly?

Cheers

you can play it without the barre:

e---2--- --> index finger
b---4--- --> pinky
g---4--- --> ring finger
d---4--- --> middle
a---x---
e---x---

but it is a bit of a stretch...

Hi Nikola,
Welcome to guitartricks.
Here's 2 positions for the same B chord. Each position contains the 1st, 3rd and 5th note of the B major scale making it a simple, yet complete chord.


----2-(5th)--- ----X---------
----4-(3rd)--- ----7-(5th)---
----4-(1st)--- ----8-(3rd)---
----X--------- ----9-(1st)---
----X--------- ----X---------
----X--------- ----X---------

In regard to your relative new adventure with guitar, I cannot emphasize how important being able to barre a chord is for the quality of your playing future.
No matter what size your hands are, they manufacture a guitar that will fit your needs. You can also resort to tuning down 1/2 step or switching to nylon strings to relieve some pressure when training your hand to form what seems to be difficult now. It will come, I promise, just keep focusing on your progress and soon barring will become natural when you need it. Some of the greatest sounding chords are played between the 5th and 12th frets up the neck and require some form of Barre method to attain (or deaden) the notes.
I encourage you to practice barring those chords and the results will shine through your playing;;; Barre None...........................
Good luck...

Originally Posted by: dvenetian the results will shine through your playing;;; Barre None...........................
Good luck...

lol :D, wat a pun