To create a C minor, we go to a C major shape and rearrange three fingers. Here we employ the same principle as in the F minor, but with a chord that has its root on the fifth string. Keep moving it up or down for different chords, all minor with the root on the sixth string. Much like our original F chord, if you take an F minor chord and move it up two frets, you get a G minor chord. Yes, just that easy! And now you can unlock all the minor chords with roots on the sixth string. Remember the F major from above? If you simply remove the middle finger, then you create an F minor. For instance, if you move this shape up two frets, you’re gonna get a D major chord (barred). Much like the F chord, this barred C chord can unlock all major chords with roots on the fifth string. Its entire structure is based on the fifth string, as opposed to the F which starts on the sixth string. The reason for this is that this barred C chord has its root on the fifth string. As a matter of fact, your bar does not even have to touch the sixth string. Instead, we play it from the fifth string down, omitting the sixth string. It is important to note that, unlike the F chord, we are not going to play the six strings on the C major chord. Then place your middle finger on the fourth string fifth fret, ring finger on the third string fifth fret, and your pinky on the second string fifth fret. Place your index finger across the strings on the third fret. ![]() That is because we also need a bar in order to play it. Although it involves the same notes but is rearranged (in a different order), this chord is more challenging to play. However, the barred C chord is one of the hardest guitar chords for beginners. It is relatively easy and involves only three fingers. The open string C chord is among the first ones a beginner learns.
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