I could tell you that you want to practice your barre chords by adding two notes together at a time until you can get them all (example only the 5th and 4th string, then only the 2nd and 3rd string, and then only the 1st and 2nd string. But that's a bit boring.

You know, if you just barre the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th string that is a B chord, right? It's an open G shape. The 2nd 3rd & 4th strings open have a G chord (Notes G, B, and D). Anywhere you move that up the guitar your root note will be on the third string (like your A chord). 2 frets up from the A chord is the B chord.

Yet another way to make the B barre chord is the E shape (keeping your first finger free for the barre), with the root note on the 7th fret (your first finger should be over the B note). Try getting it without the first two strings first (just the 4 thickest strings first).

BUT the easiest way to play in the key of B is to play all your chord shapes from the key of C, but already have your guitar tuned down 1/2 step.

Chord shapes (in order) in the key of C are:

C Dm(7) Em(7) F(maj7) G(7) Am(7) and Bdiminished (7) [the notes B, D, and F (and A would be the 7) played together].

Hope that helps.

Happy strumming,

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