Hi stefan,

When strumming a chord, it should sound smooth and each string should be ringing out.

What do you mean you're hearing a "plucking noise?"

And like with any chord, it's important to have your fingers sticking straight off the fretboard as you're holding the string.

You may want to take a look at Lisa's lesson on the C major chord for a refresher: https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=22952&s_id=1868