Learning How to Play the “Dreaded” F Chord

So you got all of your basic open chords down, you are playing along swimmingly and ready to learn a new song or two and then BAM, the infamous F Major Barre Chord.  So you shrug your shoulders in frustration and move on.  Well no longer my friend.  Today you are finally going to be able to play any song this chord appears in with this little cheat.

It is true.  The F Major Barre chord is one of the most difficult chords for beginners to master.    A barre chord is when one or more of your fingers are used to press down multiple strings at a time. This is extremely difficult for a beginner as you need a lot of strength in your hands to get a clean sounding chord. Not only that, but it is difficult to change from an open chord to a barre chord quickly at first.  This does not mean that the F chord is impossible, it simply means that you have to practice and build up strength in your hands.

The problem is, that there are many songs that you probably  want to learn how to play right now, that require the F chord. So who wants to wait right?

The good news is, that there is a much easier way to play this chord.  There is an awesome video below that will teach you a much easier way to play the “Dreaded F Chord” then the standard Barre Chord Version on the first fret that many beginners shy away from.  If you are feeling a little adventurous however, follow this link to learn the f major barre chord in all its glory.

The F Chord is found in the F Major Scale.  The notes of the F Major Scale are: F G A Bb C D E F.  Now to find the F Major Chord, we would locate the 1, 3 and 5 (F, A and C) of the F Major Scale.

So the notes of the F Major Chord are: F, A and C.

Here is a key that will help you read the chart:

Video Demonstration

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