How to switch between chords smoothly

Am trying to switch between chords more easily but i think part of my problem is that i take a few seconds to make sure my finger are pressed down hard enough so it doesn't buzz so any suggestions on what to do? and also what time do you actually move your fingers when going on to another chord?

There's some really helpful lessons for chord changing here;

http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=18588&s_id=1437

Practice

Practice

and also practice

Originally Posted by: hunter1801Practice

Practice

and also practice

agreed also try moving you fingers lower down the neck this will help you keep the chord formation on 1-5 frets easily when i practice say a Am to C to D to F i practiced Am to C then when i got that down i played Am and C then added in the other chords until i hit the end feel free to try alot of diffrent practices tho

Practies is the answer. So how and what becomes the question.

Make a G, then let go, do that about 20 times in a row.
Lets make the G again, but this time feel with your whole hand, how it feels, were does the back of the neck, touch the palm of your hand, how much bend is in your wrist and where is your thumb at, when you make the chord with no buzzing. See (look at) all these things, rember them as you make and release the G chord 20 mores times.

Now close your eyes and keep them that way. Sarting making and releasing the G chord again. The strings on the neck and the shape never changes, so you do not need to look (see) the neck to find the chord.

More than just your fingers need to build muscle memory, the shape and angle of the of your hand while you make that chord aslo needs remembered. Closing your eyes and still being able to make chords will speed up many parts of every thing you learn from here on.

Next do the same with C then D. When you feel you have each chord down, then start switching G, C, D. Now E and A and C.

I saved F as it can be a problem chord for most people, now that you feel good about your self and your learning take it on. F, G then E.

Good luck invest the time, get on stage and blow the crowd away.

Its important to relax and not rush when changing between chords. Often your fingers may land in wrong positions if you try to such the process. Its important to establish how you'll switch between two chords before you play in time.

Also, you can use a passing chord. This occurs on the last beat before a chord change. On this beat you can remove your fingers from the previous chord position and play the strings open as you take the position of the next chord.

For example: If you're playing an 8 beat strumming pattern with a G chord, and in the next bar you switch to a D chord, you can play the last beat open before you switch to D. The chord change will be much smoother that trying to switch chords from one beat to the next.

Hope this is helpful :)

Try to think about the easiest way to do it. Have your movements betwren chords be as efficient as possible and prrrractice