A Major Guitar Chord

A Major12345×

A major is played with three fingers in a row on the 2nd fret of D, G, and B strings. It has a bright, cheerful sound. One of the first chords every guitarist learns.

Fingering

  • Index: 2nd fret G
  • Middle: 2nd fret D
  • Ring: 2nd fret B

How to play A Major

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Songs that use this chord

  • Stairway to Heaven
  • Chasing Cars
  • Take On Me

Difficulty

beginner