Originally Posted by: Voltage2KI am a beginner learning to play chords. I have no problem switching from the A chord to D chord to E chord. My problem is that when i play the A chord i can't get a sound out of the D string. The tip of my index finger is pretty sore, maybe that the reason i don't no. Any Suggestions?

Thanks

I had a similar problem in that i have fairly thick fingers, my solution was to use my middle, ring and pinky instead of my first, middle and ring. I now alternate between middle ring and pinky and barreing with either my first or middle.

Try these alternatives, if they work for you great.

Good luck
Mike