The A Major Chord

The A Major chord contains three notes that are all played on the 2nd fret of the guitar. It is important to use the correct fingering, as your smaller fingers will fit into the same fret more easily. Notice that the 2nd and 3rd fingers have stayed in a similar position to our E chords, but have moved up one string each to the 4th and 3rd strings.

The A major chord contains the open 5th string (A), the 2nd fret on the 4th string (E), the 2nd fret on the 3rd string (A), the 2nd fret on the 2nd string (C#) and the open 1st string (E).

How to Play an A Major Chord

1. Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.

2. Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.

3. Place your 4th finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.