{"id":25168,"date":"2022-09-02T11:56:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T11:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=25168"},"modified":"2025-11-21T09:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:19:18","slug":"hardest-guitar-chords-every-beginner-should-master","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/hardest-guitar-chords-every-beginner-should-master\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardest Guitar Chords Every Beginner Should Master"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Today we&#8217;re going to talk about the hardest guitar chords every beginner should master. <\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is no question that some guitar chords are harder to play than\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/easy-guitar-chords-anyone-can-learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">others<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. However, a basic understanding of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Music_theory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">music theory<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is a massive help toward learning chords in an easier way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After all, chords are connected. In other words, the notion that there are five thousand different chords to learn is quite misleading. In reality, most\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/guide-to-understanding-chords-in-a-simple-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">chords<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are an extension, combination or mix of other simpler ones. Knowing how harmony works is essential to unlocking the amazing world of chords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before we jump in, please check out\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/roadiecoach?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ad_banner&amp;utm_campaign=website_preorder_button&amp;utm_content=preorder_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Roadie Coach<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. This is a fantastic tool that attaches to your instrument and helps you become a better musician. Working together with an app, Coach gives you personalized feedback and captures your performance via a high-quality microphone. Without further ado, here are the hardest guitar chords every beginner should master.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">F Chord<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The F chord is typically the first major test in a beginner&#8217;s journey. Many give up after attempting to learn the F chord. This is because it is a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/barre-chords-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">bar chord<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have never played a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/the-four-chords-of-modern-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">bar chord\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">before, the F is going to take extra patience and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-deal-with-musical-frustration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">resistance to frustration<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. As the first bar chord that is typically taught, the F chord takes longer to master than open string chords. We&#8217;re talking about days, sometimes weeks of continuous practicing in order to play it well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25203 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chart-2022-09-23-04-50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"213\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/213;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To play it, place your index finger across the six strings of the first fret. In other words, place a bar on the first fret. Then, place your middle finger on the third string second fret, ring finger on the fifth string third fret, and pinky on the fourth string third fret.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aqH9HNrAveg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">F chord shape<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0can be moved up and down to create other major chords. For instance, if you move the F chord up two frets, you will have a G chord. Move it up two more frets and you get an A chord.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This will unlock all basic major chords that start with the bass on the sixth string, as you can just move the basic shape up and down the neck.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px 15px; background-color: #d3cece; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3>Since You&#8217;re Here&#8230;<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong><strong><strong>Meet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/roadie4?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=free&amp;utm_campaign=Hardest_Guitar_Chords_Ever_Beginner_Should_Master&amp;utm_content=Preorder_now\">Roadie 4!<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span style=\"color: initial; font-size: revert;\">Roadie 4 is the smartest and fastest automatic tuner we\u2019ve ever made.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a seasoned musician, Roadie 4 is designed to make your life easier with precision tuning, effortless restringing, and advanced connectivity.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love It:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Fast, Accurate &amp; Reliable automatic tuning, even in noisy environments.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Compatible with almost all string instruments, including guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos &amp; more&#8230;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Comes with 150+ alternate tunings and custom tuning setups<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">All-in-one tool to tune, restring, and maintain your instrument<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Ergonomic design with anti-slip grip and intuitive scroll wheel interface<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Large full-color display for a seamless user experience<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Built-in vibrating\/beep metronome<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 enabled for syncing, updates, and expanded features<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">C chord (barred)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The open string C chord is among the first ones a beginner learns. It is relatively easy and involves only three fingers. However, the barred C chord is one of the hardest guitar chords for beginners. Although it involves the same notes but is rearranged (in a different order), this chord is more challenging to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That is because we also need a bar in order to play it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25202 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chart-2022-09-23-03-35.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"209\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/209;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Place your index finger across the strings on the third fret. 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is important to note that, unlike the F chord, we are not going to play the six strings on the C major chord. Instead, we play it from the fifth string down, omitting the sixth string. As a matter of fact, your bar does not even have to touch the sixth string. It can be from the fifth string down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The reason for this is that this barred C chord has its root on the fifth string. Its entire structure is based on the fifth string, as opposed to the F which starts on the sixth string.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Much like the F chord, this barred C chord can unlock all major chords with roots on the fifth string. For instance, if you move this shape up two frets, you&#8217;re gonna get a D major chord (barred).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">F minor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25201 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chart-2022-09-23-02-13-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"213\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/213;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remember the F major from above? If you simply remove the middle finger, then you create an F minor. Yes, just that easy! And now you can unlock all the minor chords with roots 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. Keep moving it up or down for different chords, all minor with the root on the sixth string.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">C minor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here we employ the same principle as in the F minor, but with a chord that has its root on the fifth string. To create a C minor, we go to a C major shape and rearrange three fingers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25199 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chart-2022-09-23-00-10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"209\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/209;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In other words, bar the third fret, then place your middle finger on the second string fourth fret, ring finger on the fourth string fifth fret and pinky on the third string fifth fret.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Just like in the three chords before, this shape will give you all the simple minor chords that have a root on the fifth string.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The hardest guitar chords every beginner should master will be challenging at first. This is particularly true for your first bar chord, which will likely be the F. Once you master this, other bar chords will become simpler. 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