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Practicing chord changes with a metronome

BP9
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08/26/2026 12:59 pm

Hello,


I tried to use a metronome but it's not working very well. My past playing a tenor sax was tapping of my foot to keep a beat and no problem with that, I tried same with Guitar which switching chords but that does not always work out well.


I'm having problems switching between chords specifically working on Anders Fundamentals 2 lesson 4 and 5, learn and play song. My brain knows where my fingers should be but getting my fingers on the proper strings/frets is the problem. I find myself pausing. A few examples would be - 


Switch between Cmaj7 to C, Cmaj7 to Dm


I have a pause getting my fingers in the proper position. My thought would be following trying with a metronome. But my experience with keeping up with the tone of a metronome. 


If I can receive any guidance for the chord changes utilizing a metronome - properly, person with no exposure, videos on this site how to use one specifically to build coordination would be appreciated.


 


Thanks,


Bob


 


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09/01/2026 1:53 am

Here is how I work on chord changes in the beginning.  First, put the metronome away for a little bit.  Next fret one of the chords, for example Cmaj7.  Take your hand away completely off the guitar neck, then land back on the chord.  I remember one of the GuitarTricks instructors had a video on the Youtube channel talking about making the chord shape in the air before landing on the chord to practice eventually getting all fingers down at the same time.  Once landing the chord is comfortable introduce the next chord.  At this time I would bring back the metronome and work on chord changes like Cmaj7 to C on repeat at a slow tempo.  It may sound boring but starting slow and gradually increasing the tempo is how you can eventually get up to the "playing with the band" speed.


I'm no expert, but I am a new again beginner who is learning how to play left handed since I am naturally lefty.  I played classical guitar in high school and college over 25 years ago right handed because that was just how they taught it then.  


 


Happy Practicing,


Joe


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09/02/2026 7:58 pm
#2 Originally Posted by: joeyham1

Here is how I work on chord changes in the beginning.  First, put the metronome away for a little bit.  Next fret one of the chords, for example Cmaj7.  Take your hand away completely off the guitar neck, then land back on the chord.  I remember one of the GuitarTricks instructors had a video on the Youtube channel talking about making the chord shape in the air before landing on the chord to practice eventually getting all fingers down at the same time.  Once landing the chord is comfortable introduce the next chord.  At this time I would bring back the metronome and work on chord changes like Cmaj7 to C on repeat at a slow tempo.  It may sound boring but starting slow and gradually increasing the tempo is how you can eventually get up to the "playing with the band" speed.


I'm no expert, but I am a new again beginner who is learning how to play left handed since I am naturally lefty.  I played classical guitar in high school and college over 25 years ago right handed because that was just how they taught it then.  


 


Happy Practicing,


Joe

Thanks Joe.


 


Bob


 


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