A Major Guitar Chord

Notes: A - C# - E

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th

A

×
Standard

A

5
E Shape (Fret 5)

How to Play A

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the B string
  5. 5Play the A, high E strings open

About Major Chords

Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.

A Major on Other Instruments

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Progressions with A Major

I - V - vi - IV

Key of D

DABmG

I - IV - V

Key of D

DGA

vi - IV - I - V

Key of D

BmGDA

I - vi - IV - V

Key of D

DBmGA

Other A Chords

AmA7Amaj7Am7AdimAaugAsus2Asus4Aadd9A6Am6A9

Other Major Chords

CC#DEbEFF#GAbBbB