There are different shapes and chords and each should be treated with unique specialty. Sometimes you'll need a firmer grip but most of the time, a gentle touch may do the trick. A good guitar player knows exactly how to work with both hands in seamless coordination but a more challenging task is to master the left
hand technique. You do not need to employ too much pressure or strength, just relax and make your fingers at ease with the chords and strings. Flexibitlity and accuracy is best achieved once you learn to distinguish the different muscle strengths and contractions you'll need to impose on your left hand. There are various tips to relax a left hand touch. This routine will improve you guitar playing in no time.