It is best to keep trying those fingering positions. When I first started I thought there was something wrong with my hands because I couldn't stretch them, ect. Just keep trying and it will come rather quickly. You may, however, be holding you fingers at extreme angles (like, if your fingers are at a 90 degree angle or a 180 degree angle) if that makes sense. A lot of people do that at first. Also, all of your fingers don't have to be right on the fret. As a matter of fact, it is impossible to stay snug with the fret at all times.

[Edited by ksampsel on 12-29-2001 at 10:18 PM]