In this HIGHLY requested video, I go over three different ways to play the chord that nearly ALL beginners hate, the dreaded "F" chord! I'm so stoked to share some techniques and tips that can help you guys who are struggling with this elusive chord, GET IT DOWN! :D What other chords are you guys struggling with right now??
@@user-gy7rc2tq4i Haha I dig finger-style, but I don't know if it is something I will teach on my channel since I mostly teach beginner friendly stuff! But maybe in the future :)
@@Anastasja13 I am thinking about making a similar video about Bm! It is an equally tricky one to F! Barre chords just take a lot of practice, but there are definitely some techniques that can be used to help :) Hopefully I can get a Bm video up soon and that will help you get it down!
Important to note: If you are trying the 3rd "middle ground" version keep in mind that if you are a beginner and using a nylon string guitar - which is way easier to press the strings down on - you might find it hard or even impossible to bar the e and B string at the same time because the strings on a nylon string guitar are significantly wider apart than the ones on steel strings so the full bar F Chord may actually be easier for you to begin with on nylon strings.
Iv been watching you for like 2 years when i first got a classical guitar and you inspired me to save up and buy an acoustic one and i just love your videos man!!!!
This is a way late reply, but thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear that I helped inspire you, and that my lessons have been helpful for you :)
Another good tip If you wanna master the f chord you have to master the bar chords start by baring the first three strings on your guitar and then add another string to the bar each time you fell like you masterd the previous bar
Even though I've been playing guitar for years, this video was still so beneficial to me simply because I was able to finally learn your "in-between" version of the dreaded 😈F chord😈. I've often wondered in your various song tutorial videos if you actually had your thumb resting on the Low E string and now I see that that is indeed how you play it😄! As always, thanks so much for sharing your passion and love of guitar with the world🎸!
The Groovy Guitar Dude Thanks for your response, buddy! I’ve been following your videos for a good while now and really appreciate all your hard work! 😁
The Groovy Guitar Dude One more comment..... I’m a huge Swiftie as well and your alternate “middle ground” way to play F sounds so good on “Delicate”! 😄
you are awesome, dunno why but out of all the countless guitar tutorials i connect best here. I have learned a ton in a few hours of watching. I'm an old dog trying to learn a new trick on my own. Thanks man keep up the good work.
Love this comment man. Seriously so happy to hear that I have helped you out and that you connect with my videos and teaching style! You are so welcome, and thank you so much for your kind words!! :)
Still struggling with this, but, to break it down even further, I'm finding a helpful way to practice is to strum each string individually. Shows clearly where my pressure is weak. Also, possibly of use: in the third version, bar the top three strings, not just the top two. For me it makes it easier to hold down the high E. Plus, sometimes, as in the VU's After Hours, which is how I learned this, you switch to a new chord by raising the middle finger. And finally, in that third version, or, arguably, fourth version, drawing from the simple first version, it can sound fine not to bar the low E at all with the thumb, especially if you're mainly strumming the higher strings. I realise we don't want to cheat forever, but I'm currently playing a wide-necked classical and there's simply no way my hand can do the whole thing.
Your first F Chord is actually a FMaj7 which is not always a good substitute for F Major. The first finger should be allowed to touch the first string and mute (deaden) it when necessary. F Chord three should show the placement of the palm on the backside of the neck in order to fret this chord properly. Most students struggle with finger independence with the two string barre.
Great and true observations! FM7 does not work in every situation, and I usually encourage people who are learning to only use it as a substitute in the VERY beginning of their learning, just so they are still able to play the songs they want to play and don't get frustrated the first time they encounter the F chord. Thank you for sharing your perspective and tips :)
Dude u got some serious skills. U should do most Solo's. Do some live shows u are great to represent your name. Just like Ed did collab with few but he became a legend alone bc solo ppl make their journey longest.
Thank you so much for your kind words and advice! :) Definitely working on trying some different things lately and stoked to be sharing them with you guys!
Dear Mr groovy guitar dude.... can u plz make more guitar tutorials like this for absolute beginners.....(eg: chords, notes, music theory, etc...)thank u in advance😊😊😊
Absolutely, thank you so much for the suggestion Meera! I have been wanting to make more of those kinds of videos lately, so I am happy to hear that you guys would like to see more of that kind of stuff :D
This is so helpful!! Thank you so much! Do you think that some time you could maybe do a tutorial for Paper Hearts by The Vamps? I love that song, and I can't find a tutorial for it anywhere.
In the 3rd version in which we have to bar the e and B strings, i'm able to get my thumb on the 1st fret but in the process i'm not able to bar the e string and it gets muted. I've tried laying it flat but i'm not able to get it.
Even that 3rd version still takes a little practice, but it sounds like you're very close! :D Even just being able to get that thumb over for the 1st fret on the low E is a big deal! I'd give it some more practice and I bet you'll have it down by the end of the day my friend :)
Hey thanks for uploading! I have a request. Can you please make a guitar turtorial of “ can you see my heart” by Heize? It would be really helpful. Thank you!
Hi there!! I'm really fond of your lessons!! Really helps me a lot!! But I'd loooooove to learn a song from the Script! (I already play Hall of fame but it would be nice to learn an other one😊) and if it's possible, can it be a song wíth a capo because my strings don't sound so good without it😬😬 Thanks for the lessons!!😊😊
I have been wanting to start making more extremely beginner guitar videos like this one, so I will try to make a video covering some of my most beginner guitar tips soon :) Thank you for the suggestion and CONGRATS on getting started on guitar! So happy for you! :D
Hi, i really like your channel and the way you explain the entire songs and it’s really helpful... there is a song i fell in love with but i can’t really master the picking pattern so i wanna ask you yo make a vid for ALCATRAZ - OLIVER RIOT... thank you and and keep this all up ✌️✌️❤️
PLZ make a tutorial of Weather by Novo Amor! The picking pattern! Its my recent favorite song P. S i always learn to play songs fron your tutorials cuz u make it easy
Im having trouble playing the cords without muting them. Ive heard about how to hold the tongue of the guitar but I am still having trouble. Also I cant play certain songs because of the B miner. Pls help
Is this really free??? I always thinking if am i going to order a free capo or not my parents dont want order a free capo because they thought this is scam i am in Philippines now can you deliver it here?
In this HIGHLY requested video, I go over three different ways to play the chord that nearly ALL beginners hate, the dreaded "F" chord! I'm so stoked to share some techniques and tips that can help you guys who are struggling with this elusive chord, GET IT DOWN! :D What other chords are you guys struggling with right now??
I just need fingerstyle lesson from you😋
Bm. So many songs I LOVE have bm 😭 I just can’t do barre chords lol
@@user-gy7rc2tq4i Haha I dig finger-style, but I don't know if it is something I will teach on my channel since I mostly teach beginner friendly stuff! But maybe in the future :)
@@Anastasja13 I am thinking about making a similar video about Bm! It is an equally tricky one to F! Barre chords just take a lot of practice, but there are definitely some techniques that can be used to help :) Hopefully I can get a Bm video up soon and that will help you get it down!
how do you know im still having a hard time to F chord? i just search the easy way yesterday 😂 and now you have it 😯😂 thanks to your video ❤❤
Well done, Cody! This is a great video!! 🙌🏼😁 Especially because Kona is chilling in the background. 😍
Thank you so much Michelle! 😁 Kona stole the show, he’s just too cute, he can’t help it 🥰🐶
Y’a Kona is so cute 🥰
I've been totally avoiding songs with bar chords and I really needed this. The tutorial was very easy to understand, thank you!
Important to note: If you are trying the 3rd "middle ground" version keep in mind that if you are a beginner and using a nylon string guitar - which is way easier to press the strings down on - you might find it hard or even impossible to bar the e and B string at the same time because the strings on a nylon string guitar are significantly wider apart than the ones on steel strings so the full bar F Chord may actually be easier for you to begin with on nylon strings.
Fabian Kek Great tip for folks playing classical guitars with nylon strings!! Thank you so much for sharing that Fabian! ☺️
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I’ve owned a guitar for 15 years, and I’ve been dodging this chord most of those years. You’re a lifesaver 💙💙
You are so welcome!! So stoked to be able to help out someone who has been playing even longer than I have! :D
As the only chord I have had insane issues with since starting a year ago, I love this.
SO stoked to hear that this helped you! That is exactly why I made it, because I had the same struggles :)
I dont know why I'm watching this I'm an intermediate guitarist lol. But I've gotta support your awesome channel!
Wow, thanks so much dude, that really means a lot to me! :D
Iv been watching you for like 2 years when i first got a classical guitar and you inspired me to save up and buy an acoustic one and i just love your videos man!!!!
This is a way late reply, but thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear that I helped inspire you, and that my lessons have been helpful for you :)
I’ve been playing for around a year and a half and that’s thumb on the back of the neck is genius! Thank you 👍
So happy to hear that that tip helped you out! :)
Another good tip
If you wanna master the f chord you have to master the bar chords start by baring the first three strings on your guitar and then add another string to the bar each time you fell like you masterd the previous bar
That is a super helpful tip, thank you for sharing! :)
Even though I've been playing guitar for years, this video was still so beneficial to me simply because I was able to finally learn your "in-between" version of the dreaded 😈F chord😈. I've often wondered in your various song tutorial videos if you actually had your thumb resting on the Low E string and now I see that that is indeed how you play it😄! As always, thanks so much for sharing your passion and love of guitar with the world🎸!
Hey Cole! So happy to hear that this video helped you out, and thank you so much for your kind words dude! :D
The Groovy Guitar Dude Thanks for your response, buddy! I’ve been following your videos for a good while now and really appreciate all your hard work! 😁
The Groovy Guitar Dude One more comment..... I’m a huge Swiftie as well and your alternate “middle ground” way to play F sounds so good on “Delicate”! 😄
you are awesome, dunno why but out of all the countless guitar tutorials i connect best here. I have learned a ton in a few hours of watching. I'm an old dog trying to learn a new trick on my own. Thanks man keep up the good work.
Love this comment man. Seriously so happy to hear that I have helped you out and that you connect with my videos and teaching style! You are so welcome, and thank you so much for your kind words!! :)
Thanks for this man. F chord has been my public enemy number 1. Gonna try this out when i get home.
No prob man! I know this is a way late reply, but I hope you were able to get it down :)
Still struggling with this, but, to break it down even further, I'm finding a helpful way to practice is to strum each string individually. Shows clearly where my pressure is weak.
Also, possibly of use: in the third version, bar the top three strings, not just the top two. For me it makes it easier to hold down the high E. Plus, sometimes, as in the VU's After Hours, which is how I learned this, you switch to a new chord by raising the middle finger.
And finally, in that third version, or, arguably, fourth version, drawing from the simple first version, it can sound fine not to bar the low E at all with the thumb, especially if you're mainly strumming the higher strings. I realise we don't want to cheat forever, but I'm currently playing a wide-necked classical and there's simply no way my hand can do the whole thing.
I have been struggling with the f chord since almost a month and the f minor as well so I am sure my FINGERS will thank you at night🙂🙂💜💜
Happy the video helped you out!! Let me know how it goes :)
@@TheGroovyGuitarDude 🙂🙂🙂🙂
It's now a lot easier
I am working on shifting of chords now....thanks
Thank you for your help! I can play now my favorite melody! Thank you again!
you're the best💙
your lessons always help me so so much!
Thank you for your kind words, so happy that my lessons have helped you! :)
thanks the best f chord teaching ever
You're so welcome! :)
Your first F Chord is actually a FMaj7 which is not always a good substitute for F Major. The first finger should be allowed to touch the first string and mute (deaden) it when necessary. F Chord three should show the placement of the palm on the backside of the neck in order to fret this chord properly. Most students struggle with finger independence with the two string barre.
Great and true observations! FM7 does not work in every situation, and I usually encourage people who are learning to only use it as a substitute in the VERY beginning of their learning, just so they are still able to play the songs they want to play and don't get frustrated the first time they encounter the F chord. Thank you for sharing your perspective and tips :)
Dude u got some serious skills.
U should do most Solo's.
Do some live shows u are great to represent your name.
Just like Ed did collab with few but he became a legend alone bc solo ppl make their journey longest.
Thank you so much for your kind words and advice! :) Definitely working on trying some different things lately and stoked to be sharing them with you guys!
Thanks 😁
No prob! :)
Omgggggg, thank you haha, I used to have a lot of trouble with this chord :D
You're so welcome! It is such a tricky one to get down in the beginning! :)
Thank you so much! I really needed this!
Maya Zaref You’re so welcome! ☺️
yes your thumb should help by taking some of the pressure
Exactly! A bit of a tricky technique for beginners, but some find it easier than the full barred F chord :)
Thank you for the F chord tutorial. Appreciate it,
No prob Joe! :)
Thank you soooo much!!!!!💛💛
You're so welcome!! :D
Dear Mr groovy guitar dude.... can u plz make more guitar tutorials like this for absolute beginners.....(eg: chords, notes, music theory, etc...)thank u in advance😊😊😊
Absolutely, thank you so much for the suggestion Meera! I have been wanting to make more of those kinds of videos lately, so I am happy to hear that you guys would like to see more of that kind of stuff :D
You're welcome... and thank you for considering my request😄😄
Can you please do a tutorial of "What Am I" from Why Don't We?
Tq so oo much🤗
You're so welcome! :)
Honestly I find the bar chord the easiest and sounds the best , I got used to it and trying alternatives is a bit odd
I'm a very weird guitarist lol
Hey, nothing wrong with that! Play what works best for you :)
Seriously i don't think anyone can relate
This is so helpful!! Thank you so much!
Do you think that some time you could maybe do a tutorial for Paper Hearts by The Vamps? I love that song, and I can't find a tutorial for it anywhere.
Your speaking voice is so cool
Thank you so much! :D
Got it
Thank you so much 🙏🙏
No problem! Happy this helped! :)
Thank you so muchhhh❤️
You're so welcome! :)
pls pls pls do the B chord i struggle so much with it
Definitely want to get to the Bm chord, thank you for the suggestion Elena! :)
Your voice 👌
Thanks so much! :)
Thanks for the tips Beto.
Haha no prob!
Tnx❤️
No prob! :)
Dude thank you so so much😍
You are so welcome! :)
Thanks for this , was really struggling with it
You're welcome! Hope this helped you get past your F chord struggles :)
hey I got such much out of F chord vid thankyou so much
You're so welcome Jesse! So happy it helped :)
WE ALL NEEDED THIS‼️‼️
It was definitely something I needed when I was first starting to learn to play, so stoked to finally help you guys out with it :)
Thanks for the tips SoCal
Haha no prob Jordan!
Thanks this really really helped, very much appreciated ❤️
You're so welcome, so happy this helped! :)
Good
Thanks Hannah :)
Thanks
Tq
Np :)
In the 3rd version in which we have to bar the e and B strings, i'm able to get my thumb on the 1st fret but in the process i'm not able to bar the e string and it gets muted. I've tried laying it flat but i'm not able to get it.
Even that 3rd version still takes a little practice, but it sounds like you're very close! :D Even just being able to get that thumb over for the 1st fret on the low E is a big deal! I'd give it some more practice and I bet you'll have it down by the end of the day my friend :)
@@TheGroovyGuitarDude thank you so much! i'll try my best
Thanks for this video bro ❤️🔥
No prob dude! :)
You should do a tutorial of “that’s how you know you’re in love” by loving caliber please!!
Please learn "don't stop believe it" by journey it's a great song and I would love to learn it
Can you do a tutorial of the new Song of Harry styles?
Hey thanks for uploading! I have a request. Can you please make a guitar turtorial of “ can you see my heart” by Heize? It would be really helpful. Thank you!
lol dog looking like what the 'F" chord! 😁✌🏼👍🏼😂
He's like "Dude, you're interrupting my nap. F off." 😆
Could you do Lighthouse by Bars and Melody. And thanks for the tips for the F chord
This is awesome Cody !!! How about the F#m chord??? Thats a toughy !!!
Please do a tutorial for Ophelia by the lumineers
Hey! Can you do please a quick tutorial about ДЕТСТВО please?
You should make a tutorial of how to play Shelter by finneas
you should teach us one last time by ariana grande but the acoustic version she did in manchester in august🥺❤️ love you keep up the great work
Hi there!! I'm really fond of your lessons!! Really helps me a lot!! But I'd loooooove to learn a song from the Script! (I already play Hall of fame but it would be nice to learn an other one😊) and if it's possible, can it be a song wíth a capo because my strings don't sound so good without it😬😬
Thanks for the lessons!!😊😊
Please I just start playing guitar so please can you give me some hacks and basic please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have been wanting to start making more extremely beginner guitar videos like this one, so I will try to make a video covering some of my most beginner guitar tips soon :) Thank you for the suggestion and CONGRATS on getting started on guitar! So happy for you! :D
Thanks
Play this city by sam fischer
And wake hey brother by avicii
Please do a Guitar tutorial on Nesian Mystik sun goes down
Hi, i really like your channel and the way you explain the entire songs and it’s really helpful... there is a song i fell in love with but i can’t really master the picking pattern so i wanna ask you yo make a vid for ALCATRAZ - OLIVER RIOT... thank you and and keep this all up ✌️✌️❤️
Pls make a tutorial for Mean it(stripped) by Lany and Lauv
Please, do it one for Easy by Camila Cabello
my hand hurtssss
😭
It’s really tough at first, but the more you practice the shapes the easier they get! ☺️🤙🏽
I can’t do the full bar f my hands are too small 😂 but this helped a lot since I’m learning coal.
Can you do a tutorial for October by Alessia Cara please?
Could you do a tutorial on the song roslyn bon iver & st. vincent?🙏😔
Can you do summertime in Paris by Jaden and Willow please!
please do a tutorial of "hello, anxiety" by: phum viphurit
How long does it take for you to ship the free capo?
Little Crust Typically arrives in about 3-5 weeks depending on where you live :)
The Groovy Guitar Dude great! Love your tutorials!😁
i can't even listen to him talking i'm just looking at thedog bro!
Can u make a tutorial on how to play Sugar by Brockhampton?
Can u do a video on Butterfly OST from Nevertheless
i cant stop muting the second string any tips
How u play so cool..❤❤
Thank you so much! :D
@@TheGroovyGuitarDude u r welcome bro......
Can u pls tell me is a acoustic with an amp gives the same sound as electric???
Pls help me🎶
I’m tryna do the last one I’m just having trouble with the bottom E string 😞🙁
That one is tricky, but is definitely my favorite way to play F! I hope you were able to get it down :)
the key is just to practise, i took weeks to learn the F chord, you will get it eventually trust me :)
Practice is always the most important step by far :)
@@TheGroovyGuitarDude Do you see many singers or band members using the first easy f chord version?
@@ojsojs6004 Yup, all the time!! It’s very commonly used in live playing, especially by acoustic guitarists ☺️🤙🏽
B chords are a bummer as well
Going to do a similar tutorial on Bm very soon :)
Strawberry Moon by IU please
Can you please do a tutorial of your hand in mine I can’t really find a good tutorial. If you do thank you soooo much!!!
Could you teach Lovebug by the Jonas Brothers? :)
I got small hands and its hard for me to do a bar chord
Hey bro... I just wanted a tutorial for Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding...Could u just help me out? 😋
Play dreams by Iyann
PLZ make a tutorial of Weather by Novo Amor! The picking pattern!
Its my recent favorite song
P. S i always learn to play songs fron your tutorials cuz u make it easy
Im having trouble playing the cords without muting them. Ive heard about how to hold the tongue of the guitar but I am still having trouble. Also I cant play certain songs because of the B miner. Pls help
A need a tutorial of I lost a friend by FINNEAS 🤪 pliz
The dog be lookin' cute tho
please do u a tutorial of “This City” by Sam Fischer
Can you teach Home Alone by Walk off the Earth???????/
Your Instagram link doesn't work.
Is this really free???
I always thinking if am i going to order a free capo or not my parents dont want order a free capo because they thought this is scam i am in Philippines now can you deliver it here?
Can you please do stone cold by Demi Lovato
the last version is even hard than the bar chord for me.
Different chords will work better for different people, I have big hands so that one tends to be my favorite, but everyone's different :)
PLEASE DO STRAIGHT RAZOR BY MATT MAESON
what about the B/Bm chord
Going to do a similar tutorial on B and Bm very soon :)