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Welcome back to Swiftlessons for a special tutorial on how to master difficult guitar chords. In this session I'll break down my top six tips for developing muscle memory, finger dexterity, and understanding the theoretical origins of a given chord. Let's get started!

Special shout out to your fellow patron Ryan Oliva for requesting this topic!

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How to Master Difficult Guitar Chords - Six Easy Steps!

Download my fretboard diagram and music theory cheat sheet at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29849150 Hello friends, Welcome back to Swiftlessons for a special tutorial on how to master difficult guitar chords. In this session I'll break down my top six tips for developing muscle memory, finger dexterity, and understanding the theoretical origins of a given chord. Let's get started! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Links: Request a song at: http://swiftguitar.com/request Facebook: http://facebook.com/swiftguitarlessons Instagram: https://instagram.com/swiftguitarlessons Twitter: https://twitter.com/swiftlessons

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Anonymous

Great explanations. Especially the last trick is extremely useful

Anonymous

This was really interesting, Rob, especially the theory aspect. There's a lot of great info to unpack here and, as always, you keep moving us along! Many thanks.

swiftlessons

Hey so glad you're enjoying this video! Learning chord shapes on a deeper, more theoretical level is essential. I recommend applying that tip to the various chords you have already learned. Have fun! -Rob

swiftlessons

So good to hear from you today Dawn, thanks for the positive feedback. Yes, it's so important that you understand how the major scale is used to identify chord intervals. The ability to speak that language will help you to memorize chord shapes, but also licks and melodies. Enjoy your practice! -Rob

Anonymous

The individual finger placement is something I call "sequencing" the chord. I have never seen anyone else mention this n a video lesson. I have used it for years for students. The brain can tell a single finger what to do. It has a much harder time telling four fingers what to do, at on time. Thus sequencing. Which also leads to much more precise placement.

Anonymous

Very good lesson but, way ahead of my skill level. I suppose though , that i could use this exercise with any chord....Thanks Rob!

Anonymous

Much appreciated trying to make up for two decades of being dormant following early training. Have a ten year old granddaughter who has gotten me back. Thanks Rob

Anonymous

Yeah Im using this to learn F because... while I can get it eventually, its not natural for me. I have a hard time spreading my fingers as far apart as they need to go from fret to fret in some positions.