How to make your chord changes cleaner
If you’re a new guitar player, one of the challenges you’ll likely face is learning to cleanly transition between chords so that there isn’t any string buzzing or muting.
Quick and clean chord changes will become easier as you build strength and muscle memory in your fretting hand. Here are some tips to help you get clean chord changes every time:
Make sure each string rings clear
Practice chords one string at a time, to make sure every string is ringing clean without any buzzing. This will help you identify any fingers you may need to work on strengthen or any shapes that need practice or modification.
Practice slowly
Use a metronome (there’s a free one in the Fret Zealot app!) and play through the chord changes of a song much slower than you would play it, to make sure that each chord is ringing clean.
Use chord inversions
Some chords will be more difficult to change between. Luckily, there are many different ways to play chords! Experiment with different chord inversions or use barre chords to minimize how much your fingers need to move.
Practice
It might seem obvious – but the more you practice, the easier it will get! Here are some ways you can incorporate practice time into your day – even if you’re really busy.
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