Why can't I play a bar chord??? (Tips for beginners)

A lot of people are asking the question "Why can't I play a bar chord on my guitar?" and this video is in response to that. Part of the problem could have to do with how your guitar is setup, as it may be making you work much harder than you need to. Part of the problem could be how you're approaching barre chords in terms of your hand and body position. Sometimes people have a hard time playing bar chords on an acoustic guitar, but if it is properly setup, it should be not hugely different than playing bar chords on an electric guitar. For my free e-course for beginners, visit: http://www.RiffNinja.com/beginners For my complete course: The Definitive Beginners' Guide to Acoustic (and Electric) Guitar, please visit: http://riffninja.com/shop/beginner/ Also, don't forget to checkout the free 3 Day Trial at the Riff Ninja Academy! http://www.RiffNinja.com/free-trial/