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Playing the guitar is challenging – regardless of your experience level. Even veterans struggle with new concepts.

But for the average beginner, few hurdles are larger or more daunting than F major. Playing this barre chord is awkward at first. It’s also painful. And it usually doesn’t sound very good – with all the buzzing and muted strings.

Little wonder that so many beginners quit the guitar specifically at the F chord. And maybe you’re also looking for the exit ramp as well.

Before you give up, however, there’s one more practice strategy worth exploring. This is the technique I used to learn the F chord on guitar. It absolutely works. You can apply this hack to any challenging chord. And best of all, this method is free. Let’s dive in.

Step 1: Gather up All the Chords You Know

You may be a beginner – but surely you know some chords. Almost no one starts with the F barre.

So write down the chords you already know. For demo purposes, we’ll use G, C, D, Em, and Am.

We also need to add our target chord to the list – F major.

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Step 2: Collect Songs That Use Our Chords

The next step is to gather up as many songs as possible that use our 6 chords. And you can do that quickly and easily with this free Search Song by Chord tool. If we add G, C, D, Em, Am, and F, we’ll get a list of songs that use those chords exclusively.

Here’s a demo search to show you what I mean.

Any song from this list that uses F major is worth practicing. It’s just a matter of picking 5 or 10 tunes that you really like. So if you’re partial to classic country, for example, you might choose:

• Carry Me Over by Arlo Guthrie

• Streets of London by Ralph McTell

• I Knew Jesus by Glen Campbell

• Arkansas by Emily White

• Bluenose by Stan Rogers

These songs all use chords we already know – plus F major. As such, we can treat them as “etudes” to help us improve at our target chord. This is the same practice technique guitar teachers use in their studios all the time. They choose a “batch” of songs to help their students tackle difficult concepts from multiple angles.

Step 3: Start Practicing the Songs from Your List

Instead of focusing on a single tune (like most beginners do), the next step is to cycle through every song on your list. The order is irrelevant. And you can spend as little or as much time as you want on any given tune before moving to another.

And here’s why.

No matter what song you’re working on, you’re still practicing F major. Some tunes will be slow, and others will be fast. And the melody is always different. But the underlying chords are the same. And as you work through your practice list over the next week or so, the F barre chord will become easier and easier.

It takes time.

But you’ll definitely get there.

And because you’re working on a batch of songs, you won’t ever have to deal with boredom. After all, you have so much variety to choose from. And remember that we only started with 5 or 6 tunes. You could easily create an even larger batch of 15 or 30 songs – all of which use the exact same chords (including F major).

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Another great feature of this technique is that you can quickly grow your repertoire by learning just one new chord. That’s a much better return on investment than what you’d get by practicing a single song.

Don’t Let the F Chord Hold You Back

The above technique isn’t a timesaver. If anything, it takes longer. But it can help you attack the F barre from multiple angles within the context of many different songs.

Better still, learning your first barre chord opens up a ton of new real estate on the fretboard. In fact, you can technically play every single major chord using the “F barre” shape.

So if you’re still having a tough time with the F chord, give this strategy a try. Just head over to the Search Songs by Chord tool and start finding music to practice.

Good luck. And happy strumming.

About the Chord Genome Project

The Chord Genome Project is a music search engine that lets you find songs based on the chords they use. Do a search of G, C, and D, for example, and discover hundreds of easy tunes that use those chords (and only those chords).

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Your life is a party that never stops. Ready to take the party overseas? Hop across the pond and discover the best clubs in London!

It’s no secret that London is one of the greatest cities in the world. This is a city overflowing with history, filled with amazing art and architecture, and boasts some of the finest restaurants found anywhere on the planet. During a visit to London, you’ll definitely want to enjoy the nightlife. Fortunately, there are many fabulous clubs where you can dance the night away or simply hang out and soak up the atmosphere.

When it comes to picking the best clubs in London for a night on the town, this article can help. Below you’ll find details about nightclubbing in London that will help you have the most fun experience possible. Keep reading to get the inside scoop.

Tramp

Tramp is a chic club with plenty to offer. Enjoy dinner in the Zodiac Room, where you’ll be tended to by charming waitresses who are skilled at creating a totally chill experience. Then once dinner is over, slide over to the Disco Room and showcase your latest moves. From amazing food to hip tracks, Tramp provides swanky surroundings and an atmosphere that will make you want to keep the party going long after closing time.

Egg London

The atmosphere at Egg London is casual yet cool. Known for playing the ultimate techno beats that don’t stop until sunrise, you’d be hard-pressed to find a club that provides more fun than this classic hot spot.

Luxx Club London

On the lookout for the latest and greatest? Welcome to Luxx Club London. Here you’ll be treated to one the best light shows anywhere in the city. This venue was made for dancing and has quickly become the cream of the crop when it comes to amazing London nightclubs. Located on Berkeley Street in Mayfair, Luxx Club is large and features the ultimate dance floor, bar, and a great DJ for keeping the beats pumping.

Ministry of Sound

Ministry of Sound has been keeping clubbers happy for over 25 years and remains one of the most popular dance spots in London. Just keep in mind that with four bars and four dance floors, you’d better get in line early if you hope to make it inside.

Tonteria

This iconic dance spot never disappoints. You’ll be able to enjoy your favorite cocktails or shots of tequila, all while sharing the dance floor with some of the most eccentric characters found anywhere in town.

Fabric

Easily the most historic and famous club in London, Fabric has seen it all. Known as a raver hot spot, the dress code is extremely flexible. The key is to show up ready to have fun and be prepared to stay up late.

There’s nothing better than a night out with friends in England. The key is to know where to go for the ultimate dance scene and the hottest drinks around. This list of the best clubs in London will help make of the most of your next adventure after dark. Keep scrolling to see more great lifestyle tips and advice.

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1. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
2. Martin Garrix
3. David Guetta
4. Armin van Buuren
5. Marshmello
6. Don Diablo
7. Oliver Heldens
8. Tiësto
9. Afrojack
10. Steve Aoki
11. Alok
12. Hardwell
13. Timmy Trumpet
14. R3HAB
15. KSHMR
16. DJ Snake
17. Eric Prydz
18. W&W
19. Calvin Harris
20. Lost Frequencies
21. Skrillex
22. Above & Beyond
23. DVBBS
24. Nervo
25. Quintino
26. The Chainsmokers
27. Alan Walker
28. Vinai
29. Headhunterz
30. Fedde Le Grand
31. Vini Vici
32. Ummet Ozcan
33. Angerfist
34. Bassjackers
35. Carl Cox Techno
36. Blasterjaxx
37. Nicky Romero
38. Wolfpack
39. ATB
40. KURA
41. Danny Avila
42. Swedish House Mafia
43. Tujamo
44. Alison Wonderland
45. Martin Jensen
46. Cat Dealers
47. Vintage Culture
48. Adam Beyer
49. Mariana BO
50. Zedd
51. MATTN
52. Kygo
53. Claptone
54. Mike Williams
55. Diego Miranda
56. Yves V
57. Will Sparks
58. Steve Angello
59. Ferry Corsten
60. Nina Kraviz
61. Alesso
62. Breathe Carolina
63. FISHER
64. Illenium
65. Deorro
66. Richie Hawtin
67. Diplo
68. Da Tweekaz
69. Miss K8
70. Are Legend
71. deadmau5
72. Carta
73. Carl Nunes
74. Charlotte de Witte
75. Warface
76. Cedric Gervais
77. Yellow Claw
78. Lucas & Steve
79. Andy C Drum & Bass
80. Peggy Gou
81. Deniz Koyu
82. Robin Schulz
83. Vicetone
84. Tom & Collins
85. Boris Brejcha
86. Marco Carola
87. Paul van Dyk
88. Solardo
89. Thomas Gold
90. Black Coffee
91. Paul Kalkbrenner
92. Daddy’s Groove
93. Julian Jordan
94. Rave Republic
95. Sub Zero Project
96. D.O.D
97. Henri PFR
98. Florian Picasso
99. Swanky Tunes
100. Solomun

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