[Bill_Brown]

Hi @grizzdog55gmail-com and welcome to TAC. The answer is quite simple – you need to get more “arch” in your fretting hand fingers. However, the methods to do that are not so simple to explain. Might I suggest that you experiment – move your palm around the neck (in and out) – maybe the palm doesn’t even touch the neck – use your thumb to help grip the neck. Make sure your fingernails are trimmed so that only your finger tips are touching the strings. I’m sure other TAC members will chime in with their suggestions.

Good luck and don’t give up!