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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

E6th

FretMuted

Finger—

A5th

FretOpen

FingerOpen

D4th

Fret2

Finger1

G3rd

Fret2

Finger2

B2nd

Fret2

Finger3

e1st

FretOpen

FingerOpen

Notes: A – E – C# · Formula: 1 – 3 – 5

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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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A Major Chord Guitar

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