Originally Posted by: mahindru.gaurav

When I play the A minor pentatonic scale (or any scale in general) should I try to angle my fingers to avoid covering other bottom strings (even though those strings won't be played yet) or should I just play however as long as each note rings out clearly?

The thing to keepinmind is that all hands are different in size, length, limberness and so on. The angle of your handsand fingers is dictated by your hand type (big, small, long fingers, short etc), so there isn't a specific answer.

You did hit on the answer though > Play so that the string rings out.

There are really two main a factors to consider; does it sound good and is it reasonably comfortable to play (you're not forcing something that is uncomfortable). Obviously sounding good is important but the second of those two is about ergonomics and making sure that you don't over-stress or injure your hand.

Rare is the guitar player who has the hand to play everything perfectly 'like it should', so as guitar players, we are always trying to find the way that matches our set of physical circumstances and still sound good.