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chord changing

by kelum
(Sri lanka)

It's difficult to change chords one from each other. Please advise me on the best way.

Hi Kelum,

Yes, it can be difficult to do chord changes especially if you need to do it fast. As always, my advice would be to practice your chord changes VERY SLOWLY.

You could do this back and forth, over and over. Only when you can do this accurately do you increase the speed. Soon you'll notice that it becomes easier and easier until you do it sub-consciously.

But you must give your brain time to absorb and master the fine motor skills you are asking it to perform.

Additionally, if you practice a mistake it will be harder to break that bad habit down the track.

So bottom line? Slow practice is the key.

Trevor M.

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Other tips for chord changes
by: Anonymous

Also, make sure you choose the best fingers for the change. Sometimes you do not need to lift all fingers, sometimes you can use one finger as a guide towards the new position.

Also, make sure your left thumb is properly placed for each chord, people tend to forget the importance of the left thumb.

Sometimes, it is even necessary to get your thumb in position for the next chord in advance so as to ease the chord change. If you wish to tackle any chord change, you have to be very thorough, even if it means that the behaviour of each finger needs to be analyzed to find your problem and correct it.

And last but not least (actually probably the most important part), be mindful and concentrated on every move and sensation that arises during the chord change. This way you will learn quicker.

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