The Form 2 A bar chord is based on the open ‘A’ chord shape. (Form 1 is based on the open ‘E’ shape.)
We turn the ‘A’ chord shape into a movable bar chord that can be played anywhere along the neck.
Note that the x’s in the chord diagram mean those strings are ‘muted’ or not played. (Both ‘E’ strings. 1st and 6th strings.)
Form 2 (A) bar chord video
The following video shows some tips for making this bar chord easier to play and sound good.
- How to know how much pressure to apply – most people press too hard
- How to stop string rattles.
- Different fingering options
- How to mute unnecessary strings
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