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Tutorial by Lisa McCormick

Making Barre Chords with a 5th-String Root

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Description

When you place your barre chord root note on the 5th string of the guitar, you can create any major or minor chord that exists, using barre chord theory. Heads up: The major ones are tough to make, but the minor ones tend to fall into place more easily. Either way, it's important that you understand the concepts, even your tone has a ways to go!

Tutorial Info
Lisa McCormick
Instructor Lisa McCormick
Styles:
Any Style
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6 Videos / 4 Score
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Lessons
  1. Making Minor Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
  2. Making Major Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
  3. Barre Chord Tone Tips, 5th-String Root
  4. Major vs. Minor Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
  5. Which Barre Chord Form Should I Use?
  6. Essential Takeaways on Barre Chords