Originally Posted by: 1ne_2wo_3hreeHi
I'm just working my way through the basic chords - Level 1 chapter 5- Playing full chords. I seemed to being doing quite well until I came to the F major chord. I cant get my fingers to establish the necessary fingering/fretting. ie padding E&B strings with first finger on 1st fret with sufficient pressure whilst fretting G on 2nd and D on 3rd with second and third fingers respectively. Any pointers/advice would be gratefully received?

Rick

Hi Rick,

It's always a big step to go to barre chords, you will get there soon. One thing that might help with barring is; rather than using the fleshy front of the finger, try rolling your finger back (counter-clockwise) towards the head of the guitar a little so you are fretting with side of the finger which is harder because it's closer to the bone. make sure where you're fretting is right next to the target fret as well. you'll feel great when you get it!