Originally Posted by: oldtimer73I find it impossible to get an A chord, cannot get three fingers in one spot. Any suggestions?

Are you trying to get all three fingers side-by-side? If so, remember you can cheat a bit by putting your third finger closest to the 2nd fret, then your middle finger "beside" it, but slightly back from the fret so it has more room, and then finally your first finger, beside your middle finger, but slightly back yet again to fit them all there. You will have to be conscious of adding a little more finger pressure with your middle and especially first finger, due to them not being right up against the fret, but with a little practice, it should be no problem.