When I have tabs like this..
e|----------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------|
G|------6---------6-----------------|
D|-6----6----4----6---6---4---------|
A|-6----4----4----4---6---4---------|
E|-4---------2--------4---2---------|
or
e|-------------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------------|
G|----------7------------7------9--7---|
D|-7--------7--7---------7------9--7---|
A|-7--------5--7---------5------7--5---|
E|-5-----------5-----------------------|
I find it really hard for my fingers to get like from the 7th fret to the 9th etc. Is there any tips for being able to reach them or is it all about positioning?
Alsoo what does it mean when songs say "slide down on the last note".. like what would I have to do? cheers.
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Chlozo,
Those look like power chords to me.
For that first chord use your first (Index) finger on the 5th string 4th fret, then barre your ring finger on the 3/4th string 6th fret. Then keep that same Finger form (Shape) and move around the fret board, then you can even move to the 6th string (index Finger) and 4/5th strings with your ring finger.
Make sense? They're really easier than you think and in more songs than you'd think too :)
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It is all about positioning, but I can probably give you a couple of hints. First, raise the headstock so it's closer to your shoulder. Second, get your fretting arm elbow away from your side. Third, make sure your thumb is behind the neck, not reaching over the top.
I see lots of beginners who struggle with reach, but it's usually just a matter of getting used to holding a guitar properly.
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