Originally Posted by: compart1Move your finger so the grove hit else where.

Eventually this will come naturally and you won't have to think about it. EVERYBODY goes through the same thing in the beginning. Barre chords are a rite of passage for every guitarist. You'll get there...and when you do, you will have made a significant accomplishment!

Keep in mind that your hand muscles need to develop strength also...but you shouldn't have to use strength to overcome the positioning of your finger.