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koppandson
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01/09/2008 7:12 am
Any tips or suggestions on playing the F chord?
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light487
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01/09/2008 8:00 am

Like this..
||--1--|-----|-----|-----|
||--1--|-----|-----|-----|
||-----|--2--|-----|-----|
||-----|-----|--3--|-----|
||--X--|-----|-----|-----|
||--X--|-----|-----|-----|

(Only play the top (highest in pitch) 4 strings)

or.. like this..
||--1--|-----|-----|-----|
||--1--|-----|-----|-----|
||-----|--2--|-----|-----|
||-----|-----|--3--|-----|
||-----|-----|-----|-----|
||--T--|-----|-----|-----|

(The T is your THUMB.. curl it over the top of fret board)

or like this..
||--1--|-----|-----|-----|
||--1--|-----|-----|-----|
||-----|--2--|-----|-----|
||-----|-----|--4--|-----|
||-----|-----|--3--|-----|
||--1--|-----|-----|-----|

(This is a standard barr chord)

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JustinArmstrong
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01/09/2008 8:49 am
Try playing the same shape, but up the neck a few frets where it's easier to play. Gradually, you'll gain some strength and you'll be able to nail it. Don't give up!
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Kevin Taylor
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Kevin Taylor
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01/09/2008 10:34 am
There's a video lesson here if it helps any.

http://guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=9039
Kevin's Guitar Tricks Lessons
Schmange Music U.K./Canada - Home Page
Schmange's iTunes
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