lie in our graves tab

[sjays32]

i was using the lie in our graves tab here on the site and had a question about the "first small jam" section. here is what it says -


----2-------
----3-------
----4-------
----4-------
----2-------
------------

only 4 of my fingers can get into this position and i can't use my thumb since there's no low e goin on there, so can someone tell me how i play this chord?

[Nitro1515]

using your index finger you have to bar the second fret then your middle finger plays the 3 and your pinky and ring finger play the 4's

[jsgksu]

its a standard barre chord, theyre tricky at first, but do like Gianni said and lay your index across all of the strings then have your other fingers cover the rest. If you dont get the high e I really wouldnt worry about it, I dont even know if I get it all the time, you cant really hear the difference anyway.

[sjays32]

yeah i haven't used any barre chords up until now, and yeah they are tricky but i guess with practice it'll become second nature, thanks for the help

[417roylat]

yeah, bar chords are crucial to learning the guitar. With some practice, you will be on your way. They may be a little difficult at first, but once you get good at moving bar chords, you will be able to play alot of songs.

[czech]

Playing a regular "F" chord is still one of the hardest things for me to play. I dont know why

[DJR]

i still have problems with chords like X13331 but the normal bar chord formation will come naturally with practice

[gvntofly]

I've been playing for over a year now (i know thats not very long) and i still pause sometimes when coming to a barre chord. they are essential in playing guitar though. also if you "roll" your index fringer to the side a little it helps as well. does that make sence?

[dacanemadness]

Yea, Bb is not my favorite barre chord either.

[Ranting Thespian]

when I play x13331 or chords like it, I just screw over the high E, and just use my ring finger to barre the 3rd fret

[onid41]

Playing a regular "F" chord is still one of the hardest things for me to play. I dont know why

you reminded me of that skit on SNL when Will Ferrell was the devil and he was talkin to Garth Brooks or something

[DJR]

Playing a regular "F" chord is still one of the hardest things for me to play. I dont know why

you reminded me of that skit on SNL when Will Ferrell was the devil and he was talkin to Garth Brooks or something

hahahaha that was funny as hell

[gumbomadness]

Yea, Bb is not my favorite barre chord either.

another madness

um-- btw, thats not Bb-- its b minor.

[DMBFan63]

Yea, Bb is not my favorite barre chord either.

another madness

um-- btw, thats not Bb-- its b minor.

I think he was referring to this:

i still have problems with chords like X13331 but the normal bar chord formation will come naturally with practice

[guitardmb]

x13331 is just as difficult as regular barre chords. It just takes time to get them right. I think its just that once you get the standard ones your sick of learning them so you slack on the rest. But just keep playing them and they will come natural.

And im almost positive x13331 is a Bb.