Chords changes can be nerve-racking sometimes, but a guide finger may be the solution to help you transition up and down the guitar fretboard. You may already use guide fingers when changing chords on guitar and might not even know it. Let’s look at how you can use guide fingers to make your chord transitions even smoother.

Are your eyes glued to your guitar instead of the music or even your audience? By using a pivot finger, you can play chords that require less finger movement and little to no looking at your hands.