Originally Posted by: Graffx

this and the f cord are not named for the scale or intervels ect.

it is named F and B because they are dirty cords just like the dirty words.

Haha! :D

IMO, the barred B chords are about the hardest of the basic chords. Even more than F because with the F, every finger has a more clearly apparent place to be and there is not much question about it.

Practice is the only way, and part of that is finding what fingering works best for you; it is not the same for everyone. One thing you can do is try the same chord shape in easier positions, such as C (3rd fret), D (5th), etc.

Try playing some songs you know all in barre chords (even if they are not supposed to be) to get the practice and strength built up, and use the correct open chords (assuming that's what it would be) when you are playing "for real".

If you aren't already familiar with the notes of the fretboard, this type of practice should also help you identify the locations of some of those notes.