Barre chords are a type of guitar chord where one or more fingers are used to press down multiple strings across the guitar fretboard.
Although Barre chords can be difficult to play comfortably at first; they are a great way to play chords all over the neck of the guitar and are essential for playing songs in different keys.
Below is a list of shapes to learn to get you started:
F Major Chord
Abbr.: Fmaj Notes: F, A, C
G Minor Chord
Abbr.: Gm Notes: G, Bb, D
C Major Chord
Abbr.: Cmaj Notes: C, E, G
B Minor Chord
Abbr.: Bm Notes: B, D, F#
A Dominant 7th Chord
Abbr.: A7 Notes: A, C#, E, G
A# Dominant 7th Chord
Abbr.: A#7 Notes: A#, D, F, Ab