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Barre Chords Made Easy

is the ultimate course to learn barre chords and play more songs on your guitar

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Barre Chords Made Easy

Learn barre chords from the open chords you know

Barre Chords Made Easy is an online barre chord course taught by GuitarZoom Master Instructor Steve Stine. It shows how barre chords come from the open chords you already know and how to get past the first struggle with the barre. You learn the notes on the guitar, then major, minor, dominant 7 and minor 7 barre chords on the 6th, 5th and 4th strings, and use them in common chord progressions. The course has 16 video lessons, about 67 minutes in total, plus a 28-page PDF book. This course is included in GuitarZoom Premium.

16video lessons

1+ hourof step-by-step teaching

Beginner to intermediatelevel

28-page PDF bookincluded

In Premiumwith 15 more core courses

14 days freethen $39/month, cancel any time

Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews

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Free preview

What Barre Chords Made Easy is about

Steve breaks every skill into simple steps you can follow. In this video, he goes over open chord basics, the starting point for building barre chords.

Free preview lesson: Open Chords Basics · 4:43

Who it's for

Is Barre Chords Made Easy right for you?

Players who know open chords. The first lessons build barre chords from open chord shapes.
Anyone stuck on the barre. A full lesson covers overcoming the barre chord challenge.
Players who don't know the notes on the neck. Lessons on the chromatic scale and a shortcut for the notes help you place each chord.

What you'll be able to do

Skills you'll walk away with

Make a barre chord from an open chord shape
Find notes on the guitar using the chromatic scale
Play major and minor barre chords from the 6th string
Play barre chords from the 5th and 4th strings
Play dominant 7 and minor 7 barre chords
Use barre chords in common chord progressions
Turn a barre chord into a power chord
Decide when to use a barre chord or a capo

What's inside

What the course covers

Every module and every lesson, in the order you learn them.

Module 1

Barre chords, from open shapes to progressions

Open chord basics, making barre chords from open chords, overcoming the barre challenge, the chromatic scale, finding notes, 6th, 5th and 4th string barre chords, common progressions, barre chords vs. capo, power chords, other open shapes, and dominant 7 and minor 7 barre chords.

16 lessons · 67 min

See all 16 lessons

Open Chords Basics 4:43
Making Barre Chords from Open Chords 3:00
Overcoming the Barre Chord Challenge 6:42
The Chromatic Scale 4:47
Finding the Notes on The Guitar 2:30
Major Barre Chords from the 6th String 7:35
Minor Barre Chords from the 6th String 2:00
Shortcut for Learning the Notes 7:26
Barre Chords from the 5th String 10:47
Common Chord Progressions 4:14
Barre Chords vs.Capo 2:05
Barre Chords from the 4th String 2:02
Making Power Chords from Barre Chords 3:02
Using Other Open Chord Shapes 3:13
Dominant 7 and Minor 7 Barre Chords 2:09
Final Words 1:10

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How it works

Learn at your own pace

Clear video lessons

Every move is shown up close. Pause, rewind and repeat each lesson as often as you need.

Practice materials

Includes 28-page PDF book. Use them to practice what you learn in each lesson.

Part of a clear path

This is course 3 of 16 in the Premium path, so you always know what to learn next.

Your instructor

Steve Stine

GuitarZoom Master Instructor

Steve has taught guitar for more than 30 years and has helped millions of players in over 100 countries. He has a Music Education degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and taught guitar at North Dakota State University. He's known for breaking hard things into simple steps you can follow. Read Steve's full story

Student reviews

What students say about Steve's teaching

Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews

"Steve does it in a nice, concise way, not too fast, not too slow."
David T.United States

"The content and the video quality are both extremely awesome."
Daryll O.India

"I find that I'm playing faster and with great confidence."
Paul C.Canada

"I love the way that Steve explained things and shows how to become better."
Hans-Joachim G.Germany

"It made a difference, it was worth the money. Thank you."
Kevin W.United States

"This is absolutely one of the best classes I've ever taken."
Steve D.United States

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FAQ

Barre Chords Made Easy questions

Is this course good for beginners?

Yes, once you know some open chords. It starts with open chord basics and builds barre chords from them.

Which barre chords will I learn?

Major and minor barre chords from the 6th string, barre chords from the 5th and 4th strings, and dominant 7 and minor 7 barre chords.

Will I learn the notes on the neck?

Yes. Lessons on the chromatic scale, finding the notes and a shortcut for learning them help you move each shape to the right chord.

Should I use a barre chord or a capo?

One lesson compares the two so you can choose what fits the song.

How long is the course?

There are 16 video lessons, about 67 minutes in total, plus a 28-page PDF book.

How do I get Barre Chords Made Easy?

Barre Chords Made Easy is one of the 16 core courses in GuitarZoom Premium. Premium costs $39 a month or $299 a year and starts with a 14-day free trial. You can also buy Barre Chords Made Easy on its own for a one-time $67.

What else is included in GuitarZoom Premium?

Premium gives you Steve Stine's 16 core courses in a clear, step-by-step path, from your first chords to improvising your own solos, plus a Jam Tracks library. You get every course from day one.

Can I cancel GuitarZoom Premium?

Yes. You can cancel any time. If you cancel before your 14-day trial ends, you won't be charged.

Can I watch on my phone or tablet?

Yes. You can watch on any computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection, as often as you like.

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