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Guitar F chord diagram

F

How to play F

To play F, barre fret 1 from the B string to the high E string with finger 1, press fret 1 on the low E string with finger 4, let A ring open, mute D, G.

Tips

  • Finger 1 bars fret 1 from B to high E. Finger 4: low E fret 1.
  • Mute the x strings: D, G.
  • Let these ring open: A.
  • Strum once, then pick strings individually to confirm everything is clean.
  • To avoid dead notes, press close to the fret and keep your thumb centered behind the neck.

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