Topmusicanswers
- Are barre chords harder on acoustic guitar?
- Can you play barre chords on acoustic?
- Is it easier to play barre chords on nylon string guitar?
- Do lighter strings make barre chords easier?
Are barre chords harder on acoustic guitar?
Also, with acoustic guitar, barre chords are just harder to play. It takes more pressure pushing down on the strings than with an electric guitar, due to string height and thickness.
Can you play barre chords on acoustic?
Yes, acoustic guitarists use barre chords. You can certainly play a lifetime without using them, but you will be limiting yourself.
Is it easier to play barre chords on nylon string guitar?
Otherwise it sounds a bit sloppy. Is there a fundamental difference between a classical and a western guitar that makes the classical one harder to play cleanly with steel strings. Because I found that on my girlfriends classical one with regular nylon strings those barre-chords are WAY easier to play.
Do lighter strings make barre chords easier?
While thicker strings produce a better tone, they also make barre chords harder to play, at least for guitarists who are just getting started with playing barre chords. A good temporary solution is to change to a lighter gauge of strings that will make barre chords easier to play.
