Playing barre chords on the classical guitar can be a major obstacle for many beginners. Many people believe they require a lot of strength, and that we need to press very hard with our first finger. However, the opposite is true. We need to stay relaxed so that we can be accurate with our finger placement. It is also important so we can play other melodic material or anything else that is under the barre.
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