17)The BARRE (pronounced bar) chord is accomplished by pressing the index finger across four or more strings on the appropriate fret. The index finger should not have any curvature and it should remain relatively rigid and consistent pressure should be applied. 18)With the use of the BARRE, you can now transpose the BASIC CHORD SHAPES into all 12 keys. 19)Starting with the chord shape "E", we can now make a moveable form by first placing the index finger across all six strings at the first fret and with the remaining fingers make an "E" Shape.