How on earth do you play such a chord like this?

Question

i've seen a lotta chords that seem to require more than 4 fingers and it's impossible

F#m

e ---|-x-|---|---|---|

B ---|-x-|---|---|---|

G ---|-x-|---|---|---|

D ---|---|---|-x-|---|

A ---|---|---|-x-|---|

E ---|-x-|---|---|---|

Answer 1

uh, hello? barre chord? those are easy! hold your pointer finger down on all the strings that first fret, then your pointer and ring fingers have the other two. it takes a little practice, but thats not impossible by a long shot.

Answer 2

there bar chords.

use your first finger across all the strings and then add your 3rd and 4th on the D and A string. and voila F#M bar chord.

you do this with other chords too such as the F chord you use your first finger to cover the bottom 2 strings.

Answer 3

Its a BAR CHORD you have to hold down multiple strings. (BAR THEM).  Use your first finger to hold down the first fret for ALL the strings and use two other fingers to hold down the 3rd frets.

You will find this very hard at first but you will eventually gain strength in your fingers.

Answer 4

push down multiple notes with the same finger

Answer 5

Yep, a simple barre chord. Your index finger covers all the strings and your ring finger pushes down the 5th(A)string, then your pinky pushes down the 4th(D)string. It will take some practice, but it is a chord shape that you will use a lot.