Hi,

I find it very difficult to place my index finger perpendicular to the fretboard as is suggested in the beginner's course videos. (If I understood correctly.) This is especially evident on the low E and the A strings. It gets better on the higher strings. Is this something that is likely to rectify itself with more practice? Or is the way my index finger presses against the string in the below picture acceptable too?

Here are two pictures to illustrate what I mean.

Do you have any hints or suggestions?

Thanks!