This is a lesson meant for beginners, or those who are having trouble with barre chords. In this lesson, Chris Liepe, the legendary JamPlay.com guitar instructor, teaches how to play the A shape barre chord properly. He will demonstrate several ways to play it and get you well on your way. Barre chords are essential for every guitar player to master! This video is accompanied by an article on the A shape barre chord which can be viewed here : http://www.jamplay.com/ blog/common-questions/224-learning-and-playing-the-a-shape-barre-chord">http://www.jamplay.com/ blog/common-questions/224-learning-and-playing-the-a-shape-barre-chord If you don't know how to play barre chords at all, please check out our primer lesson which introduces barre chords and teaches the most common shape, the E shape. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbDfWr242QY Learn the Guitar at JamPlay: http://www.jamplay.com/ youtube2">http://www.jamplay.com/ youtube2 . JamPlayâ„¢ is the #1 source for video-based, online guitar lessons. If you are just getting started with learning to play guitar or are interested in improving your guitar skills, you have come to the right place. **Over 4,500 Guitar Lessons in Full HD** Beginner to advanced, heavy metal to country; we have the video guitar lessons you need to develop your playing. Our guitar lessons are filmed with multiple HD cameras and stream to any mobile device or computer. **Learn to Play Songs** Follow your dream and learn to play your favorite songs. Our song lessons are proven to help you learn songs fast, easy, and accurately. **Get Instant Access** Signup today and get instant access to all video lessons from all instructors! You will also enjoy live guitar lessons for up to 8 hours each day, and access to all teaching tools, libraries, and community features. http://www.jamplay.com/