So, I finally learned the last of the 7th chords - G7, C7, and B7 - I know there are others, but that was all for the one monster insane lesson on Justin's site. 1 lesson, 3 days. But, I've got them, and can do them all - slowly.
F, on the other hand - I said a few weeks ago that I've been trying to do Bar-F. It's a monster. I was trying it every day for a week or so, and not getting very far - at least 3 of the strings would go PLUNK. I stopped doing it for a week or two, and kind of ignored it. I decided to give it a shot today, using some advice I read earlier on reddit (When doing bar chords, put down the non-bar fingers first, get them in place, then drop the bar), and strummed it, not expecting much. It rang out beautifully. Not a single string went plunk. It was awesome.
Justin calls F a rite of passage - have I passed that hurdle? That's unclear right now - I may try again tomorrow and hear PLUNK again. But, it's a good sign - I tried it, and it sounded great & clear. After I picked my jaw up off the floor, I tried again, and got it again - not quite as well, but close. The second time I had a little fret buzz, so I wasn't holding the strings as tightly, but, it was still a recognizable chord.
TL;DR: I hit F so hard it gave me it's lunch money. I feel awesome.
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