A shape barre chords

jimi40
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Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:37 am

Is it ok or proper to mute the high E string with an A shape barre chord? Just wondering peoples opinion on this subject. Thanks


snipe
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Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:08 am

I don't know its proper but I rarely hit that string when making the a shape bar chord and its usually muted anyway.
Mike


Hydroman52
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Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:56 pm

Jimi,

I think it's your preference. If it sounds good, mute it. If it doesn't, then don't. Sorry about the vague answer, but this is probably one of those things were the broad term "whatever feels right at the time" applies.

However, if you are having trouble playing a clean A-shaped barre chord, and are looking for an excuse to not getting the high E string to ring clearly, then you better keep practicing it and get it right. You don't always want to mute the high E string. It's a voicing thing.

Just my opinion (you did ask for it).

Hydroman52


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