Guitar Let it Be
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Guitar Let it Be
Hi all,
DD is trying to learn "Let it Be" on the guitar by chords. She is finding the F chord quite difficult as your first finger has to be on two strings. Stupid question, but are there any alternatives to using the F chord that still sounds like F?
Thanks,
LQ
DD is trying to learn "Let it Be" on the guitar by chords. She is finding the F chord quite difficult as your first finger has to be on two strings. Stupid question, but are there any alternatives to using the F chord that still sounds like F?
Thanks,
LQ
Re: Guitar Let it Be
Not necessarily so but preferably your first finger is on two strings or better still, six strings - a bar chord.LuluQueen wrote:She is finding the F chord quite difficult as your first finger has to be on two strings.
Yes - but they are just as difficult for a new beginner. As the diagram shows (top line - link below) you just press your first finger on the 6th string leaving the 1st and 2nd strings open. [The bar chord will now come about if you flatten your first finger on all 6 strings.]LuluQueen wrote:Stupid question, but are there any alternatives to using the F chord that still sounds like F?
http://www.4shared.com/file/92932785/ae ... hords.html
But seriously, the F chord is vitally important in guitar playing. This is the more difficult chord to learn for a new beginner but once this chord is mastered then various other chord sounds eg. A, C, D, E, [F] G can be reproduced by sliding the F-chord shape up and down the neck. Please encourage your DD to persevere and as each day passes, it WILL become easier.
I have PM you for an alternative 'Let It Be' avoiding much of the F chord.
The F chord is one of my favourites now although it was difficult to begin with, especially with a young musician.
In time, with growth i.e longer fingers and increased digital strength, the bar chord becomes the preferred position. Just compare a man's hand with a child's hand..even keyboards develop a richer, more controlled sound as you get older and more practised.
I'd still go for the sneaky way now.
In time, with growth i.e longer fingers and increased digital strength, the bar chord becomes the preferred position. Just compare a man's hand with a child's hand..even keyboards develop a richer, more controlled sound as you get older and more practised.
I'd still go for the sneaky way now.
But you can get a smaller guitar for a child e.g. a ¾ size. Talking of which, I have one such guitar (amongst others) that I bought for DS at Christmas 1997 but he never actually touched it. It's still here in absolutely pristine condition inside its case.lion63 wrote:In time, with growth i.e longer fingers and increased digital strength, the bar chord becomes the preferred position. Just compare a man's hand with a child's hand..