Is there an easier way to play an open F and B chord on an acoustic guitar?

Question:I've been playing for about a month, and have a pretty good grip on the A, Am, C, D, E, Em, and G. The F and B are the only ones that I'm having trouble with. A buddy of mine wrote me and told me that he plays the B chord as a power chord. What does he mean by that? I'm not sure what the difference between a power chord and an open chord is.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I've been playing for about a month, and have a pretty good grip on the A, Am, C, D, E, Em, and G. The F and B are the only ones that I'm having trouble with. A buddy of mine wrote me and told me that he plays the B chord as a power chord. What does he mean by that? I'm not sure what the difference between a power chord and an open chord is.

You COULD play the B as a power chord (Which is the first finger on fret 7 of the E string, and the third finger on fret 9 of the A string)

But it will never sound the same as the full open chord.

Power chords are just that - powerful. They're used to accentuate rhythmic passages, they're not proper chords.

Focus all your practise on getting that F and B barre chord shape sorted out. It's the most useful chord of ALL, because you can move that hand shape all over the guitar neck and make millions of amazing chords.

If you can't play barre chords, you're going to be an extremely limited guitarist.

sorry no