Hey everyone. I unfortunately don't know what these types of chords are called. But the one where you place your index fingers to hold down all 5/6 strings at once. (Like the chords in Mr.Blue Sky.)
I can't seem to play all of them at once without something being muted or causing fret buzz. I'm guessing it's a problem with the way I'm playing. No matter how hard I press down I usually end up muting two strings somewhere. Any tips? (Part of me wonders if it's something wrong with my guitar, because I don't remember that being a problem on a guitar I tried at Rockcenter. But still.)

Hey everyone. I unfortunately don't know what these types of chords are called. But the one where you place your index fingers to hold down all 5/6 strings at once. (Like the chords in Mr.Blue Sky.)

I can't seem to play all of them at once without something being muted or causing fret buzz. I'm guessing it's a problem with the way I'm playing. No matter how hard I press down I usually end up muting two strings somewhere. Any tips? (Part of me wonders if it's something wrong with my guitar, because I don't remember that being a problem on a guitar I tried at Rockcenter. But still.)

 

Barre chords?

 

"No matter how hard I press down I usually end up muting two strings somewhere"  I find it easier if you use the side of your finger. But if it happens when you're playing normally too then it's probably a guitar issue.

is this guide any use?, the author probably knows more than I do lol.

 

I'd say give it a fair bit of practice, since they're quite annoying

 

 

 

 

I'd advise against using more pressure. Try doing it with less pressure. The strings don't need to touch the fretboard, just the frets.

If it only happens on your guitar though...you might need an intonation setup.

Thanks for the tips!
 

Yeah it's the wierdest thing, even after a couple weeks I still can't hit barre chords. I am using the side of my finger as well. I'm gonna try the tutorial you sent me!  thank you!

 

I can try using less pressure to see what happens. It might honestly need some setup. It was some used guitar I had sent to guitarcenter used and it came with slightly rusted strings and stuff.