A Major
A Major is a versatile chord used across many genres. It consists of A, C#, and E notes.
Guitar Fretboard
Piano Keys
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
Notes: A - C# - E
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How to Play A Major Chord
The A Major chord is made up of the notes A, C#, E. On guitar, this chord uses the fingering pattern shown above, where "X" means don't play that string and "O" means play the open string.
On piano, simply press the A, C#, E keys simultaneously. The visual diagram above highlights exactly which keys to press.