Another rookie question but about muting strings this time.

I’m currently getting to grips with D and C chords using 5 strings and am finding that I inadvertently mute strings, particularly when playing a C.

I’m wondering whether the strings on my guitar are just too close for me (at this stage) and whether a wider neck would help?

Any advice would be gratefully received. 

David

It's what everyone doesn't want to hear David, but practice will clean this up overtime. There needs to be a conscious effort to play cleanly, slowly but at the same time you can't play slow forever and need to trust yourself that your fingers will find proper positioning through repetition. 

In the meantime consider the position of the entire arm, I used to have a video on this. if I can find it I will post the link.

Bill

https://youtu.be/LL3tKRceOYI?si=PnjcPMT2gbZWMK11

I hadn’t considered the position of my elbow at all Bill, and the video clearly shows the impact that it can make. 

I’m off to practice. 

Thank you again. 

David

Good luck David

Bill

Thank you Bill, and best of luck to you, David!! 
- Lisa

Glad to help out Lisa

Bill

Thank you Lisa. 

I’ve worked out how to use “loop” and am practising “Walk Downtown”. 

I love your teaching style and know, that with perseverance, I will improve. 

That puts a big smile on my face!!