CHAPTER9
Converting Open Chord Shapes into Barre Chords
In This Chapter
- The difference between open and closed chords
- Understanding barre chords
- Knowing your E-shaped barre chords
- Playing A-shaped barre chords
- Using (and avoiding) C-shaped barre chords
One of the arguments some guitarists make against learning music theory goes something along the lines of “theory is just rules and rules are a detriment to creativity.” Way back in Chapter 1 we discussed how theory and creativity tend to work hand in hand. Thinking of guitar theory as “rules” can cause you to miss important connections in bringing more creativity to your guitar playing.
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