A major chord (A)
A has 3 notes: A C# E. Its formula is 1 3 5.
| Degree | 1 | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | A | C# | E |
How to play A on guitar
Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.
A shape
Open position
G shape
Fret 2
E shape
Fret 5
D shape
Fret 7
C shape
Fret 9
A shape
Fret 12