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A Major Chord Guitar

Three fingers lined up on one fret — tidy, bright and symmetrical.

A symmetrical shape with three fingers lined up on the same fret.
Bright, open character that sits well in blues and rock rhythm parts.
Functions as the V chord in D, or the IV chord in E.
Pairs especially well with D and E.

Root3rd5th

Not played

E6th string

FretMuted

Finger—

Root

ABass5th string

FretOpen

Finger—

5th

D4th string

Fret2

Finger1 index

Root

G3rd string

Fret2

Finger2 middle

3rd

B2nd string

Fret2

Finger3 ring

5th

e1st string

FretOpen

Finger—

NotesA – E – C#

Formula1 – 3 – 5

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TonesA×2·C#×1·E×2

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Questions about A Major

What notes are in a A Major chord?

A A Major chord contains the notes A, E, C#. It is built from the major formula 1 - 3 - 5, with A as the root.

What is the easiest way to finger A major?

Most players stack the index, middle and ring fingers side by side on the 2nd fret of the D, G and B strings. The tight spacing can feel cramped at first; angling the hand slightly and keeping the fingers arched helps the open high E ring through.

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