What notes are in the A chord?

The A chord consists of the notes: A, C#, E.

Is the A chord hard to play?

The A chord is rated Beginner difficulty. It's a great chord to learn early on.

What type of chord is A?

A is a Major chord. It sounds bright, happy, and resolved.

BeginnerMajor

A Chord

The A is a major chord that sounds bright, happy, and resolved. Major chords are the backbone of countless songs. Their bright, stable sound makes them perfect for strumming, picking, and rhythm playing across every genre.

Notes:ARoot (1)C#Major 3rd (3)EPerfect 5th (5)

Open Position

Chord Diagrams

Open Position

No barre required

Barre Shape — Fret 5

Uses a barre chord technique

How to Play A

Follow these steps for the open position fingering:

#	String	Instruction	Note
1	Low E (6th string)	✕Mute — do not play this string	–
2	A (5th string)	○Open — play the open string	C#
3	D (4th string)	●Fret 2 with your index finger	E
4	G (3rd string)	●Fret 2 with your middle finger	A
5	B (2nd string)	●Fret 2 with your ring finger	C#
6	High E (1st string)	○Open — play the open string	E