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Don't get discouraged about not getting the good sounding barre chord, if you noticed that all or most of the people that are giving you tips have been in your shoes when we all started to get into barring chords. We all felt the frustration and sometimes the pain in our hands from trying. Eventually, we got it, just like you'll get it. What kind of strings are you using? Are they heavy, medium, or light? Because I found that it was helpful to use light strings. Be aware that using light strings mean that they can snap easier. Lastlty, try to look at playing your axe as means to relax, express, and/or just having fun. When playing music becomes frustrating, it can really affect your abilities hidden inside.
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