A major guitar chord
How to play the A major chord, written A, on guitar. The shape is x 0 2 2 2 0 and it sounds the notesA – C♯ – E — free to print or download below.
How to play the A major chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 0 2 2 2 0 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A – C♯ – E.
Notes in the A major chord
The A major chord contains the notes A – C♯ – E. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 0 2 2 2 0 from the lowest string to the highest.
A major guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A major chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 0 2 2 2 0 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 2 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A – C♯ – E.
What notes are in the A major chord?
The A major chord (A) contains the notes A – C♯ – E.
Is the A major guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.