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Video Question: barre chords

May 6th, 2008 - Crackspackelpop asks, "I've just recently started playing the guitar and find your site very helpful. However, I'm now at the point where I'm starting into barre chords. When I play these types of chords my hand fatigues rather quickly. My question is this: Are there any types of guitar playing exercises that I can do to build up hand strength? Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the excellent work. Ron"

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Other Video Responses:

Hand Cramps - February 19th, 2008 (2 minutes, 40 seconds)
Reverb75 asked, "Hi matt I have a two handed problem here, When playing rhythm with barr chords, Hand cramps up severely in the palm, to the point I can`t even finish the song. also with the right hand, if I am struming rhythm to say an upbeat tune, the right hand tires. this is very annoying. maybe rhythm playing is just not my bag lol, THANKS MATT." View Response
Fender Stratocaster - August 29th, 2007 (1 minutes, 18 seconds)
Stachler Says "I really like the strats but I have small hands so im worried about buying one. All of the standards I have seen have the C neck. I did play one at Sam Ash but didnt have enough time (kids) to really check it out. What do you think?? Are they really that big?? What do you think About the mustangs?? I know they are smaller. Plus Cobain liked them. Thanks." View Response
- April 28th, 2008 (2 minutes, 80 seconds)
Bpruett asks, "I bought a handmade classical guitar in Mexico before I knew about nylon and steel strings. My question is can I restring this guitar with steel strings? If so would there be a great difference in the sound if I couldn't put steel strings on it why not?" View Response
chords - September 10th, 2007 (3 minutes, 80 seconds)
Kylehumer asks "how do i know whichh notes i can play sound good in lead over any given chords i choose?" View Response
- June 18th, 2008 (3 minutes, 20 seconds)
Possy asks, "can you give me tips on how to play lead for 60's and 70's songs... i like rock, metal, also could you show me the lead for songs from guns and rose's(sweet child of mine) etc. thank you michael pospeschil ps: i have played rythem guitar for 30 years and now i would like to learn lead guitar." View Response