Originally Posted by: sir_path

I have been using the beginners area of the site and doing well with it. I am however having some difficulty making chords.Lynn mentioned proper placement and wrist posture. and getting my ring finger to reach strings during chord formation but I am compensating for it by using my pinky finger.I have short but large fingers so when I form some of the chords I am getting some "dead" strings and a twang from some. This points my mind to recent inexperiance and improper posture. Is there a specific area on the site to get instruction for practice for it or can someone make some suggestions that I can try.

Like Will said, you do need to spend time with ergonomics. The ergonomics section of the Fundementals is useful and is a guide but we're all built differently so it's simply that; guide. The key is the ability to comfortably get your hand enough underneath the neck tht you can fret chords.

A good tip; play with a strap. Even when you're sitting. I've practiced like this for decades. It really helps you get the guitar in the ideal position.