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Old November 13th, 2007
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Originally Posted by too2tall View Post
Steve,

I am getting decent at my open chords but still having some difficulty with the barre chords. My problem is that the crease between the tip of my finger and the middle segment is high enough that the string is not properly depressed. If I move it to where it is not under that crease then the crease under my middle knuckle is the culprit. Any suggestions?

Too2tall
Yes, I think this is similar to what alot of people experience. Try rolling your index finger so you're barreing with more of the side of your finger. If this simply doesn't work, consider learning and using partial barre chords.

All the best,

Steve


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