Guitar Gizmos

Although the Space Trainer is designed primarily to help learn the correct hand position for basic 'open' chords, it can also be useful for learning the basic "E shape" bar chord of F, at the first fret.

To play an F chord either as a full barre chord or just with the first two strings barred (i.e. the E and B strings both fretted at the first fret with your first finger), simply ensure that the Space Trainer is clipped either just just behind or just in front of the first fret. This allows space for the barring finger, while still providing guidance for the other fingers, helping you to form the correct finger positions for your F chord.

This diagram shows a simplified F chord, and ideal starting point for beginners.

Space Trainer is easily removed for practicing barre chords in other fret positions.