How to make your fingers reach chord shapes on the guitar
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- Опубликовано: 27 фев 2015
- Hi! If you find this helpful, please visit my new utube channel, Janet Brockman. Here's a link to a new video about the D chord: • How to Make Your Finge... You can also find lots of help and fun info at my website, www.everyonecanjam.com You can sign up for my email list at www.everyonecanjam.com/landing-page
This is so good, I can't understand why so many teachers on RUclips teach it wrong. It was causing me pain in the wrist. Your method is so comfortable and makes sense., Thank you !
Thank you so much. I truly appreciate the many men, with giant hands that are attempting to show me how to take my tiny hands and make this work; but... Your video made an immediate difference. Thank you.
Big, stupid men. How dare they try and teach you something! They could never understand you, cause you're a woman. You're special! Big, stupid men!
@@5keeno I think she said she truly appreciated them, just that it wasn't working for her. Way to get triggered...
@@5keeno Project much?
@@5keeno Haha fuck off John, no adult man OR woman would get triggered by something as harmless as that.
Hand size doesn't really matter if we are being 100% honest. It's more about the dexterity and strength that grows after a time of contorting your hand in ways the are similar to/benefit guitar playing.
Omg, I was about to jimi Hendrix smash and burn this guitar until I saw this video lol!!! I could not get my fingers to work the fretboard right. My pinky and ring finger would not work. I put my elbow in like you said, used the side of my fingers....I was just holding it wrong. Now we rolling lol. Thank you sooo much and God bless your beautiful heart.
I'm here for the same fukn issue! Almost threw my 🎸 across the room. Super frustrated
Sameeee!!! This video helped loads!!!! Tysm!!!
It is physically impossible to bend and twist your fingers and wrist that way. My arm is would have to press beyond my rib cadge and my wrist and fingers would need joints on a swivel for this to work. Also I need to see her guitar from her POV otherwise everything is backwards. She uses a c chord try that with an Em and see what happens. First finger can’t make it past the B
Lady: Your personality and calm approach make you sooo very easy to learn from. Don’t chg a thing !! 🌹
400gtr yay! Did you find my new channel: Janet Brockman? That’s where all the new lessons go.
Everything you've mentioned at the begginning is opposite of every guitar teacher I've ever known or had as an instructor.
1:32 MIND BLOWN!!!
I’ve been learning guitar for a couple years now (after playing drums since I was a kid). In my 40’s, it has been painful lately. Changing my left hand to be rolled over like this might be life-changing.
This should be required watching for people with small hands. I have short / stubby hands. Forget three note per string scales, etc.
Some of the best advice I keep hearing is to play to your personal strengths. Your advice is helping me gain control of my hands four fryes at a time :)
Four frets are a time, but having the agility / knowledge to move around the fretboard is how I’ll compensate for being born with short fingers!
After 20 years I came to this very conclusion on my own.
This info is 100% spot on thank you!
If I had you as a teacher, I would have saved months working on my chords. Thank you!
I've been playing for many years, but this one little point of how the side of the finger bearing on the fretboard relates to keeping the elbow close to the body is an excellent bit of taijutsu for fluidity and efficacy. Thank you !!!
Interesting point Janet about pulling in your elbow and use the sides of your fingers, that may be overlooked by a lot of people teaching beginning guitar. I'll watch more of your videos as I am a beginning guitar student at 70 years of ago.
Wow! Thank you so so much! Started 6 months ago and was about to give up. My thumb is sore from keeping my fingers straight jamming my thumb into the neck. This is a fantastic revelation and I have no thumb issues! Thank you so much!
I’ve tried to learn guitar several times over the years, but each time I became so frustrated that I couldn’t get the proper fingering on the cords that I gave up. I was fat fingering literally every string. I just picked up the guitar again and was just about at the same point when I stumbled across this video. I tried what you explained and incredibly , you solved my problem! I can’t believe the difference. You are an outstanding teacher, thank you.
This is very helpful Janet. My students need this tip.
I just wanna say thank God I found your channel I’m 50 years old and a friend thought It would be a good idea to learn the guitar my hand my arms has been killing me and you showed me the way ;)
I WAS DOING THAT and my guitar teacher told its wrong an i should try to do it "the normal way".
thanks to this lady and youtube algorithm now i can do and shift chord way easier
This makes a lot of sense. Easier and more comfortable which means one would like to play more!!! Thank you!!
THANK YOU!! I've been learning for a month or so, and this has made a WORLD of difference! Why don't most instructors teach this!? Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Janet, you have been a blessing to me. You have no idea how you've helped me! I'm a beginner since last x-mas, and of a certain age where the body is less forgiving to new positions, and just moving my elbow closer to my body has stop the pain in my inner arm I had started getting lately after I play. I cannot thank you enough! You've cheered me right up. Peace :-)
Suzanne Well you just made my day! I’ve known for a long time these things make a big difference! I’m glad to get the word out! It shouldn’t be a secret. 😉 it looks like we’re on my old channel. Have you subscribed to my new channel? There is a link in the description under this video and at the end of the video.
Your approach was very helpful and I appreciate the simplicity of the lesson. Thanks again.
Thoughtful well demonstrated technique The graphite added clarity to emphasize the proper contact points thank you
You taught me exactly what I'd been searching for and also you're a perfect teacher , thank you so much.😍❤️😊
Thank you this is a great tip for people with long skinny fingers . Unfortunately my hands aren’t made for the guitar. So the guitar which was given to me as a gift will sit in its case waiting for the right person to come along and play it.
This is the single most helpful piece of guitar technique that I've ever had.,
Thanks so much! This tip is useful not only for reaching chords, but it also solves another problem. I've been having trouble with the pads on the inside end of my fingers dampening the string next to the one I'm pressing. Putting my fingers in this more natural configuration also helps to solve that problem.
she looks like the one teacher who was loved by every single student because she organized games in class
Invaluable advice for me , struggling with sore fingers at 80 yrs old. Thanks a lot
Very helpful.
I have always played with such massive tension but this has really helped, I thinkfor two reasons;
Keeping the arm near the body and using the parts of the fingers you demonstrate
Thanks.Simple but brilliant!
I am in my late 20s like you are but I have been playing for about 15 yrs and this is the first time I heard of the rolling fingers technique.Thank you for this useful information
I have been trying for a year to play a clean F chord. I just played one while watching your video. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
WOW! Thank you SO MUCH. My fingers are not very long, but by following your instruction I'm now able to play the C shape of the CAGED system in different areas of the fretboard without my pinky finger muting the D string. The way that you explained this is flipping incredible. You have a new subscriber and admirer.
Your explanation of of finger placement has been the most helpful I've come across. I just did a perfect C chord after struggling for days. Thank you!
I'm glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment. In the description under this video, there is a link to my new channel. Lots more help there. Please come over and look around. I put all my new lessons there.
thank you so very much, I'm a man with very small hands, and no one ever showed me this makes all the difference, god bless you.
Ah, bless you. I'm a beginner and this tip you taught me for the C cord is a 'finger' saver. Thanks!!!!! I am now a avis subscriber.
Thank you Janet one of the best tips I've ever had most helpful
Thank you for sharing your experience!
So many of these videos don't focus on the mechanics of playing, very helpful.
Such a good and concise explanation, thank you! That little trick with the graphite is genius!
Thanks for this video! I've always struggled with this. When I saw your demo with the graphite it really sunk in that I could turn my fingers even more to the side. It made a big difference, & I got a much cleaner sound too!
Imagine the infinite amount of frustration that could be avoided if every new player saw this! Nice!!
What a difference. This is much easier than what I was doing before with 90 degree fingers. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, I'm a 52 yr old mom/wife who is now taking up guitar once again because the kid's are all grown up :) So great to see this because when I began playing as a teen and young adult, all I ever heard was 'use the tip's of your finger's and it set me up for failure in reaching the string's and fret's. This is what I've been doing now on my own because it's more comfortable and it does work! You are totally right! Thank you!
Wow J I have been struggling for so long with C/F all the gurus say tips and I find my hand contorting into amazing shapes.
Your brilliant young lady
Thank you X
Ian Simpson thanks! Not my idea though. This was taught to me by my classical guitar teacher. I had already played for many years without knowing this, but it made things much easier. I think a lot of folks say tips of fingers to help us make room for neighboring strings to ring. Maybe it’s more like sides of tips of fingers. Ha ha. ... But definitely sometimes not tips. My classical guitar teacher also steered me away from feeling like I always have to be on tippy tips in other situations too. Sometimes you just slap it down there the easiest way you can as long as your getting everything you need to ring. It just depends on what you’re playing.
I think you just led me to a breakthrough! ❤️ The c chord!!!
Dear Janet, in My 15 years of playing guitar History, this 5:12 mins is best utilised.
Just found you! Thank goodness I did! What you say AND the way you put it across is just brilliant. Thank you so much. It feels like you are my personal teacher, we are in the same room and I'm learning easy. Thank you for posting - you are a star!
John Cortex Oh wonderful! That’s what I’m goin for! I plan the objective, but I don’t plan what I’m going to say. I just pretend I’m with one of my students and teaching like normal... hangin out in the same room. Thanks!
Thanks .... that reduced my forearm muscle pain doing this chord
Very nice tips on the position of the fingertips and the elbow tips... Thanks!
Janet , a big hello and thank you from Ireland. I'm a beginner and was having serious trouble making chords .Thanks to you I even managed to make the dreaded F .
That F chord is trying. Especially if you go for the F bar chord :). I will try her tech tip to see if it helps with the open F chord. It makes sense, what she is saying. Her voice is very soothing too. I could listen to her for hours :)
Makes alot of sense. I've noticed watching many guitarist that they all have different styles of forming chords . So I would recommend what ever suits you do it. Thank you.
Roy Gregory Thanks for your comment Roy. This is the first video I recorded and posted several years ago, and I wish I could edit it and take out the word “wrong.” Nowadays I try to avoid using the word “wrong” I sometimes say “wrong is wrong” and I agree with you: whatever works for you and is strong and does not cause injury is the way to go.
Great advice! Perfect illustration with the use of the graphite. Thank you very much!
This is wonderful. I am finally able to play a C major chord with 3 fingers. Thank you so much!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I've been struggling on proper entire left arm, hand, and finger placement with it always hurting! No wonder my practicing ends up so short!!!
Buck TV YOU ARE WELCOME! Thanks for your comment. I’m working on video lessons again and want to make sure you know everything new goes on my new channel: Janet Brockman. There’s a link in the description of this video to help you get there. I will be posting more about avoiding and recovering from pain and injuries.
I am having the SAME problem. That's what I was saying in my comment just a second ago.
Awesome info!!! I will immediately put this into action!
Thank you thank you and thank you again . I have watched so many videos and have seen to many guitarists saying your fingers must be straight, well if a person is already struggling to play that technique will make you put the guitar down and walk away. You made it simple and plain and my playing improved immediately, i am able to easily hit chords i could not before.
Dayvid Brooks Wonderful!
i just wanted to say THANKS!! you made something click inside me! thank you so so so much! can't believe i've been playing fighting myself for so long...! now it's over thanks to you :)
Wow this has helped so much. I’ve struggled with the C and F and first time with this advice perfect with no muted strings. Thank you for sharing.
Dale Turner Wonderful! Here is a link to my new channel, Janet Brockman: ruclips.net/video/Bas9Iq6GGVY/видео.html&feature=share almost all of my new lessons are there. Please consider subscribing. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the tip it was so helpful i was about to leave learning guitar. Only after this tip able to press chords. Thanks again from bottom of my heart god bless you
My goodness...thank you... I was really struggling with this and now it's easy.
WHY DIDN'T THEY TEACH ME THIS IN GUITAR CLASS THIS SEEMS PRETTY IMPORTANT
As a complete beginner I have been trying frustratingly for ages to do the A major, cramming my fingers together, this sage advice has literally worked for me instantly. thank you ! Ill definitely be trying this technique out with other chords.
Yay! Please find my new channel. Here’s a link to my newest playlist. ruclips.net/p/PLpQLlt0LhKj-onOs_Rdzu95jYo5KBAFrN and while you’re there also look for “How to reach chord shapes on guitar”
This is awesome. You really put me at ease.
That was super helpful. I was struggling to play the f and c chord. Thank you so much.
Thankyou so much for the tip ..... I'm an absolute beginner ....1st wk n hv seen dozens n scores of vdos but none tell what u told ....I cud not even once was able to play the C chord , but just while viewing ur vdo ... along with u I tried n I cud - in one go ,,,, without discomfort n without touching other strings .....that shud be the spirit n attitude to help n guide the others who might be struggling .... May 'God Bless U....
Excellent demonstration. This will really help. Thank you
I've been playing for many many years and know of these things you're teaching. Just wanted to say thanks for teaching these helpful tips to others to get them to be able to progress and make playing guitar more enjoyable.
Why search this up ._.
@@ViewingMyMindY Knot 😉
I only started learning how to play guitar about a little over a month ago & I'm documenting my entire journey on here yet 8 years later this video is still super helpful...certainly helping me!
Ah! I'm so glad you found me! And I'm glad I found you! I love that you are documenting your process. That is so valuable for many people. I think a lot of people have unrealistic expectations of what the process will be like, and I often think about encouraging my student's to do this, but that just hasn't reached the top of the list yet. You're doing very well. Many people at this point don't like the sound of their chords, or are having trouble with rhythm, but you're doing great! I'm glad you are practicing with recordings. That's great for your sense of rhythm. The thing is...this is my old channel...I have lots more on my new channel. Here's a link to get you there: ruclips.net/p/PLpQLlt0LhKj_bscZ66OBluubh35pXuVep&si=3ZsAo97rO3uhrwVd Then look at my other playlists to see if you find anything else helpful. I have subscribed and will like everyone of your videos. I'll share your channel too.😉👍
@@janetbrockman3729 Yes you're 100% right... people's expectations tend to be either wildly overestimated (thinking you can be playing really well within a matter of weeks or months) or underestimated (thinking it's as good as impossible to ever learn)... it's also difficult to see the gradual progress that's been made without visually looking back at a previous version.
Thanks for the hook up with your new channel! I'll check it our for sure... you have a fantastic way of explaining & demonstrating things. Much appreciated!!
I really appreciate your help! It's quite beneficial for me. God bless you.
Thank you I needed this. Just picked up a guitar yesterday and was struggling with spreading my fingers... especially by the time I got to my pinky. This is helpful.
Amber Trevors oh! I’m so glad you found it right away! Some people suffer for years before they learn this. Here’s a link to my new channel: ruclips.net/video/csPn0E8wmcc/видео.html&feature=share that is a lesson about technique and will work up to beginning to use pinky.
Thank you, for your advice for smaller handed guitar players. I've been playing chords like you demonstrated but a B chord is difficult. I got the F chord down though. I saw some time back a guy with small hands improvises. He plays chords how he can with different fingers not how we're taught..so I've tried it too. I look forward to more of your videos.. 😁 🎸
The sideways hand technique is a good tip. This even seems to help my barre chords! I've also written some songs using E9 and A9 chords (add 2?) and the sideways hand seems to help playing these chords as well. Thanks!
This was so helpful. Thanks so much!
Great Great Thanks for this, my wrist was paining badly, you really helped me here, thanks a lot
This really helped me a lot . You have no idea. Cheers
No body has ever showed me that before. Thank you so much. I'm sure this will help
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TIPS
Janet Drew
:) BIG HELP.
oh my god i needed this video! i had just thought that i was untalented until i saw this video! i’m gonna get my guitar right now!
Thank you very much for your video! I’m 67 and just now learning to play guitar. I couldn’t figure out how to get my fingers to reach chords. I’ve got long fingers but they don’t seem to want to reach the chords. Thanks for this tip!
great tips! i love the artwork on your wall too!
Thank you for pointing the very basic.. so very helpful..❤
Thank you so much.You are a perfect teacher
You have the most kind face. Thanks for the tips.
Minute and a half in and my ability with the guitar just got a who e lot better 🙏
Really helpful technique. Thank you
Janet , Hello from Egypt . You are great ..thank you . It is very helpful .
Although this is now an older video, thank you for the useful tips! I play guitar for about a month now and this helps. However, it makes a huge difference if like yourself have long fingers. The fact that you can reach these chords on a dreadnought with such ease says enough! I have to use a smaller guitar with shorter scale, like a mini jumbo or Parlor. And use proper fretting like you show here. Then it's going ok for more tricky to reach chords.
This video was extremely useful, you really got your point across! Thank you so much.
Agreed Ravindra Banchhod
Thanks very much Janet, that helps me tremendously....
Thank you so much Lady. Greetings from England.
Ah, so much easier to play the guitar this way !! Thanks a bunch, this has definitely made it possible for me :-)
Oh my gosh. Thank you so much. I have been struggling with this.
Thank you! I was starting to intuitively understand that. But this really helped :)
This helped me a lot, thank you!
One thing I wish I'd learned early on: Don't look at those huge "cowboy chord" diagrams and think you have to play all 5 or 6 strings. Just select the notes you need; in most cases 3 or 4 strings will do, and will sound a lot cleaner.
Great tips, thanks
wow Janet..... thanks so much...... I have been struggling with the very issue you addressed in this video..... I guess RUclips knew I needed your video. :)
couldn't do an F
with the first and second stings till i watched your video. Thanks
Thank you I was struggling with this and had arranged for my finger tendons to be cut and shorted to bend the last finger joint. Thanks to you I have cancelled the operation.
Very, very good advise. Thanks.
Very helpful. Thank you!
Absolutely magnificent.
great video! Helped me a lot!