-
Hey @JeffK welcome to the TAC community! The C chord can be a challenge, and you’re not alone when it comes to muffled strings. I agree with Phil about making sure you have good arch in your fingers; move your wrist further forward (thumb will automatically go lower on neck, as Mike suggested). Pushing your wrist forward causes your fingers to curve more. Another trick I learned with the C chord was to allow index fingertip (finger 1) to rest on the low E while fretting the A string. The low E isn’t played with the C chord, so having your finger rest on it won’t harm anything. This allows enough room for your middle finger (finger 2) to fret the D string without interference, and the A string is free of obstacles too, since your finger is placed higher up on the string while resting the tip on the low E. Hope this makes sense. Good luck, and I’m so happy you’re having fun on your guitar journey!