8 Barre Chord Technique Tips
- Lower your thumb and place it roughly halfway down the neck. ...
- Use the edge of your index finger. ...
- Keep your elbow tucked in. ...
- Place your index finger close to the fret. ...
- Keep your index finger straight.
Why are barre chords so hard to play?
Playing a full barre chord involves using the index finger across the entire set of strings. What makes this difficult is the tension of the strings and the dexterity needed to hold them all down at once to produce a chord that sounds clean and clear.