Newbie in need of help

I have a few problems. I cant seem to stretch my fingers far enough to get to the right frets in the right time. Like for instance. On somke on the water, I hold down the third fret of E with my first finger, but then I need to get to the sixth fret with my third finger...but it doesn't reach. Also, when I swith frets, the note dies or vibrates or squeaks when my finger hits it. Why is this? I have only been at this for a short time...help...please...

Will come with practice..

well, on what your saying, smoke on water going from the 3rd to 6th, well dont try to stretch that far. stretch to like the 5th then slide up to the 6th.

keep workin at it
and start slow, go faster.