Need help with B chord on the guitar?

Question

any tips on how to finger this chord?

From what I learn online, they use the 3rd finger to bar across string 2,3,4. But how do we do that without muting the 1st string?

Answer 1

You need a real flexible finger
so much so that you can bend it like
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or else use this fingering
1 2 3 4 << e|---|-1-|---|---|
b|---|----|---|-3-|
g|---|----|---|-4-|
d|---|----|---|-2-|
a|---|----|---|---|
e|---|----|---|---|

Answer 2

A lot of guitarists can't play that position b/c their finger doesn't bend that way. You have to use the index on the E string and the other fingers on the B,G, & D strings - you're really playing an A chord up 2 frets. don't play the A or low E string. Another way is a "power chord" - 7, 9, 9, X, X, X or a full barre chord (E position) 7,9,9,8,7,7.

Answer 3

Hold the pinky, ring and middle fingers of your left hand on the A chord (2nd, 3rd and 4th strings of the first fret). Now slide this chord shape down the neck three frets. Place your index finger on the fifth string at the second fret. You can also barre all the way across the second fret if holding that one string with your index finger is awkward. Do not attempt to hold down the three strings on the fourth fret with one finger as someone said, as this is a sucky, lazy habit that will put you out of position for further changes.

Answer 4

Very, very carefully. =)

A large part of it is simply practice. Make sure your index finger is performing its barre correctly, and expiriment with different positions of holding your wrist until you can achieve that proper finger position.

Honestly, I don't play my B like that. I use my pinky finger to barre strings 2,3, and 4. People think it's weird, but it works for me. I've even seen people fret strings 2,3, and 4 with their pinky, ring, and middle fingers, respectively. I can't do that, my fingers are too fat. Whatever works, though, right?

Whichever way you play it, make sure you play it cleanly... Fret the chord, then play each note, one at a time. Make sure each note is clean, clear, and buzz-free. Keep up the practice, and eventually you will be able to transition in and out of this rather difficult chord like it was natural.


Saul

Answer 5

Another form of a B chord is to use the same formation as F major in the first fret, but apply it in the seventh fret.

Answer 6

Put your index finger on the 1st string and your other three fingers on 2,3 and 4.

Answer 7

you bend it up a bit so it won't touch

Your finger does bend at the joints.