Originally Posted by: 1ne_2wo_3hreeHi
I'm just working my way through the basic chords - Level 1 chapter 5- Playing full chords. I seemed to being doing quite well until I came to the F major chord. I cant get my fingers to establish the necessary fingering/fretting. ie padding E&B strings with first finger on 1st fret with sufficient pressure whilst fretting G on 2nd and D on 3rd with second and third fingers respectively. Any pointers/advice would be gratefully received?

Rick

Hi,

one thing which will allow you to apply less pressure and get a clear sound is to always fret your notes very close to the fret wire. Don't keep your fingers right between the 2 frets as that will require more pressure and produce a fuzzy sound.

I hope this will help you :)