Barre chords are really tricky at first, the cheat Bm really helps me get by, too (xx4432) I still use it in a lot of places because it's just a hell of a lot faster anuyways. My suggestion with the whole barre chords situation is to just play the chords you can play, get really good at changing between them (I always look at the first three frets as a 3X6 box with only a certain amount of allowable combinations) and minimising the total finger movements involved. For example, when switching from the C to Am, you only need to move one finger, not pull them all off at once. Pretty basic, I know, but it helps to visualise all of your movements and think them through. Anyways, getting back to barres; Your fingers will eventually strengthen enough to make them easier, but you may just really lack the strength in your tendons to pull it off at first. Luckily if you're practicing enough you'll build up the endurance for them without actually having to attempt them all the time. To get the B barre going, try to practice your A by fretting all three strings (2,3 and 4) with one finger, preferably your ring finger. Then when you're ready, it'll feel a bit more natural to flatten those strings while you barre the 2nd fret.
Pages 1