Chord Transitions

C to F

How to transition from a C chord to a F chord.

The C → F transition is the same I → IV move in the key of C or any key where you're playing C shapes.

Chord shapes

Play the C chord in a C shape, and transition to F played in a C shape. Move your second and fourth fingers to play the F chord.

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FFake barre××3421

Anchor fingers: finger 3 on A string (fret 3), finger 1 on B string (fret 1)

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