Griff Hamlin and Marty Schwartz - Barre Chord Discussion

In this 2nd video of the series I shot with Marty, we talk about one of the most common frustrations with all guitar players - barre chords. Turns out, we have a similar yet unique approach to how we teach them. Lots of fun as always.

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• guitar lesson
• learn guitar
• barre chords
• blues guitar
• griff hamlin
• marty schwartz

[12tonto13]

It was a good lesson. Although, I think Marty understands people and how it can be a challenge. I have learned my barre chords and yes it was a challenge at times. Griff, did it take you just a few minutes to learn them??? Just wondering.

[bluesguitarunleashed]

@12tonto13 - Of course not, I struggled like everyone else. Actually, most things I've learned over the years took me longer than other people I knew. I always seemed to have to practice a little more and it took a little bit longer. But I loved playing guitar and didn't care... I just kept at it. But I definitely was not any kind of prodigy if that's what you mean.

[ronaskew]

I agree with both of you, except for the strength issue, I believe that even a beginner, or especially a beginner should not rely on strength to play barres.

Position is everything. No squeezing -- no pain required, just patience.

[1718Moham]

i love the ending!!!!!!!

[licksnkicks]

The 2 favorite men in my life! Love you both! I have my barre chords down but it's so great that the 2 of you got together to do a vid. Marty is such cool cat, Griff your the handsome guitar player! I just love both of your lessons. You guys have helped me so much. I'm so grateful. BTW Griff I just ordered your intermediate blues course and am looking forward to learning even more.

[shredrix]

anny vids for the 6th, 7th , 9th and 11th both major and minor chords in all inversions coming ?

[rockergoaile69]

Great video

[MrZeusisgod]

My two favorite teachers on the web this is great.

[5111946]

Is there a reason for playing barre chords as apposed to playing open chords, is it a technical thing or is it just something better on the ear i.e playing the c chord open as apposed to playing it in the third fret or the eigth fret position

[MrBHBjr]

great video i needed this one, thank you both, that little jam at the end was great!

[TheMusicmaam]

I forgot the one good tip i have about barre chords - practice releasing your fingers

to rest your chording hand will help conserve energy when fingering the barre chords. If you keep trying to press harder and harder it will make things worse. And releasing the fingering is also key to getting great muting effects in rythmn playing.

[TheMusicmaam]

I forgot the one good tip i have about barre chords - practice releasing your fingers

to rest your chording hand will help conserve energy when fingering the barre chords. If you keep trying to press harder and harder it will make things worse. And releasing the fingering is also key to getting great muting effects in rythmn playing.