How can I make guitar chords sound clearer?

I am just starting to play the guitar, and I'm learning the song ';Barriers'; by David Archuleta. I can play the chords pretty well, but the chords sound kind of muffled and sometimes there is a buzzing sound. My guitar is a Yamaha acoustic guitar. How can I make it sound clearer with a better tone?





Thanks.How can I make guitar chords sound clearer?
For most of the chords you're probably playing, you thumb should be drapped over the top of the neck.





This means..you almost have to apply a bit of pressure with the palm of your hand, or the fleshy area below the first finger...to help your fingers on the fretboard form the notes...almost like giving the guitar neck a gentle squeeze with your hand.





To start with...play each note individually within the chord to ensure you have a good clean note..as someone said, your finger should be just behind the fret and not on top of it.





Once you can play one good clean note...add the next finger needed for the chord...continue this until the whole chord is formed.





Still having problems? Look at the note that doesn't seem clear.





Is it touching a higher fret when you depress it? ( You made need a set up...usually $35..especially if you hear buzzing)





If it's been over 6 months since you've changed strings...change them.





If the chords sound muffled..inspect your fingers...are fleshy areas from your fingertips touching other strings where they shouldn't be?





Think of your fingers as little ballerina dancers...they have to come straight down on top of the fretboard...you made need to rotate your hand/wrist around so your fingers can come straight down.





Best of luck, and keep pickin; till those fingers bleed.How can I make guitar chords sound clearer?
make sure your fingers are curved and you are pressing the strings down without touching other ones. Also have your fingers high on the fret, or in the space between the frets as close as you can get to the fret that would make it the next higher note without touching it.





Also, press harder. If you haven't developed callouses on your fingers yet, it may hurt a little to press as hard as you need to.





Mainly make sure your fingers aren't flat and bumping other strings (even slightly)
You have to train your fingers to press down on the guitar strings without hitting the frets. those little metal things on the neck. Press down fairly hard. You will get calouses and they will hurt only for a time. Until your fingertips feellike leather.
Sounds like u need some new strings


That always makes it soubnd clearer try ernie balls