Barre chords, sometimes spelled bar chords, are chords where you hold down more than one string at a time with a single finger. The name probably comes from the same exact barre that you'd imagine ballet dancers practicing and stretching on. Barre chords are very difficult for beginners to play. They require far more tension and balance than an open chord like G major.
This humble blog post can't help you learn guitar barre chords because the topic is complex and nuanced. Instead, this post was written to warn you about them.
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There are many ways to kill your enthusiasm for guitar. Want to assure yourself that you hate guitar in the long run? Want to make sure you regret ever picking it up? These biting, sarcastic, and fake tips will help you hate the guitar forever.
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One of the best ways to build momentum on guitar is to limit the amount of time you spend practicing. If you spent five simple minutes diligently and deliberately practicing what matters, it'd be more helpful to you than an hour of unfocused playing. If you feel overburdened by your current practice routine, this one tip will help.
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Motivation is what we need to get started with a new pursuit. Momentum is what we need to keep going at it. Without any momentum, a feeling that our work is moving forward without effort, we won't continue. Therefore, momentum is more important to your long-term happiness with guitar.
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The period when you first start learning guitar is marked by enthusiasm. It's exciting! it's fun and adventurous, and... it won't last forever. Sadly, this time of new and fresh appreciation for a chosen pursuit will pass.
But, oh how infectious it is!
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