Learn the F Chord - Beginner Guitar Lesson

The F chord is really important to learn as it really is the bridge between starting to understand the guitar in a more fundamental way - starting to work on moveable chord shapes.

It's the first real barre chord most people learn, and as such can really separate those who are willing to put the practice time in and those that aren't.

It's tricky - let's put it that way - so here are some ways to play it that make it easier to start, then build up to the full chord: