A guitar chord (A Major)

Symbols: M, maj

Steps: 1-3-5

Notes: A-C#-E

The A major chord is one of the most fundamental and harmonious chords in music, built from the notes A, C# and E. It features the root, major third, and perfect fifth, producing a bright and stable sound. This chord forms the backbone of countless songs across genres. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "A " chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Place a barre using your index finger on the 2nd fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Position your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 7th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 6

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 12th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other A Chords

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