Beginner Acoustic Guitar Buzzing, WHY??

Question

Hi I just started learning the guitar and the chords especially A major always tend to generate a buzzing noise unless I've adjusted my fingers into a precise position. But I don't have any idea what I'm doing wrong when it buzzes and what I'm doing right when doesn't. Any help would be tremendously appreciated!

Answer 1

the strings sound new...after you sit and play mindlessly for hours calluses will develop on your sore fingers lol and your strings are a factor. A, isnt a difficult chord its all about technique...youll get your rythm ^-^

Answer 2

The buzzing happens when you are not pressing down hard enough on the strings. Build your calouses up and don't let your fingers wander to other strings. Have fun!

Answer 3

It's likely how you're holding your left hand (right hand guitar right?).

The fingers should be at the very base of the fret, next to the metal line.

Also, the angle that they're placed has an effect. I had this happen too. You'll learn, through muscle memory and all that good stuff, to keep the hands in the right positions. Also, having long nails on the left hand can affect the quality of the sound.

Pressing down!!!! I agree with him! You have to press down hard, and accoustic steel strings are a lot different to nylon. So, yeah it doesn't feel natural at first, but you'll get used to it.

Answer 4

dude, your fingertips are touching the wrong strings just enough to create that sound.  Really concentrate on holding the right chord positions and don't allow yourself to be lazy and allow that sound to continue.

Answer 5

Hey!

I've used to have this promblem, I'm guessing you use nylon strings?  Well the reason is that you may have your fingers on the part in between the frets because, that makes it sound bad and buzz.  Also, sometims if your guitar is out of tune it can sound icky, so maybe you could get a guitar tuner?  Those help.

Hope I've been of help!

Becky

Answer 6

Ok, really simple. When you are using the A chord or even the note. Your fingers want to go closer to the fret for some reason. For this you have to stay away from having your finger touching the fret. Because when you play, your finger is more than likely touching that fret as you push it down. Either move away from the fret or push a lot harder.