Originally Posted by: bouncee

Trying to learn alternative chord vocing. And I find this so challenging. I can't remember that I struggled so hard learning my chords or barre chords. This time it almost feels my fingers are too short, and my fingers too stiff. I know, it is just my feelings. And plenty great guitar players with small fingers. But what can I do to get more progress and become better?[/quote][p]Which chord voicings specifically are you having trouble with?

Originally Posted by: bounceeAny time I need to use my thumb over the sixth string placing that thumb creates unwanted string noises elsewhere.[/quote]

Which voicing?

Originally Posted by: bouncee

Other chords like any G shaped chords as in CAGED is impossible due to the fret gap for the pointer finger, and I get discuraged and stop CAGED practice.

[p]Many of those full CAGED shapes are impractical & very rarely used anyway. I think you can get more milage from them if you view them as visual references & play the triads & inversions inside the larger shapes.

Like this sort of thing.

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=733

You actually mention this later in your post!

[quote=bouncee][br]I'm thinking maybe I could just play the top three strings or possible strings 1 to 4 for alternative chord voicing and be done with it? And use fifth or sixth string barre chords if I need a full chord.

Exactly.

[quote=bouncee]

But that also means I will loose the cool "jazzy" chords, the six, nine and thirteen. Maybe others that have struggled with the same thing has some clever tips or tricks to get any chord sounding clean?

Not necessarily. Often jazz players use shell voicings. There are plenty of ways to play jazzy chords using fewer notes. Check out these tutorials!

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=2595

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=2605

Hope this helps. Please let me know about those other chord voicings when you are able!