One little point that I thought should be mentioned is that you should use the very tips of your fingers when applying pressure to the strings ensuring that you have a good curve of the fingers.

I have noticed that often, beginners, and sometimes more experienced players, tend to use the pad at the top of the fingers instead of the very tip and the fingers do not have sufficient curve.

The tips of the fingers have a much smaller area and focus the pressure more efficiently to the string.

If this advice is followed then even people with 'fat' fingers should be able to produce a good clean tone.

If you have been playing using the pads of your fingers, the changes required may seem a little difficult and uncomfortable at first until your muscle memory kicks in. It soon becomes second nature however and you can move forward with more confidence.

This, along with keeping the finger nails very short should enable you to play much more efficiently.

Joe