✋ The Barre Chord Thumb Trick

Watch the 1-minute Mini Lesson

...and discover a helpful way to play barre chords with less tension and pressure

Watch this short video and discover:

  • How to take pressure off your thumb
  • How to use less force without your notes falling apart
  • Why it's key to get your fingers into a better position

Always remember the '3Ps' of great technique: Posture, Positioning and Pressure.

For more on playing with smooth technique... and my complete roadmap to playing real songs smoothly and confidently, check this out...

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