Why can't I hear the string that I pluck?

Question

I've been trying to learn some plucking patterns, and I don't understand how I am supposed to make a sound in some instances. 

For example, if I'm playing a pattern that requires a G chord, and I pluck the 6th string, it doesn't make the right sound. It just sounds like it's muted because my fingers are playing a G chord. Am I pushing too hard down on the string? Not hard enough? 

I'm convinced it's not a problem with the tuning because I've tuned it correctly.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Are you talking about Guitar? All I can say is make sure your fingers are not on the fret :)

? · Answer

If it only happens when you play chords, either you aren't pressing hard enough, you're pressing on top of the fret instead of behind it, or you have a finger touching that string where it shouldn't be.  If it also happens when you play that note by itself, and you're sure it isn't player error, it could be a high or worn fret.

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Why can't I hear the string that I pluck?

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