How to play it on guitar
An x is a string you don't play and 0 is an open string. The number on the left is the fret where the shape starts.
x02220577655xx79(10)9Guitar, piano and ukulele chords
The A chord (A major) has 3 notes: A, C♯ and E. It is a major chord: root, major third and perfect fifth. It sounds bright and stable. It works as I in A major, V in D major and IV in E major.
An x is a string you don't play and 0 is an open string. The number on the left is the fret where the shape starts.
x02220577655xx79(10)9| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | Root |
| C♯ | Major third |
| E | Perfect fifth |
The highlighted keys (A, C♯ and E) make the chord in root position.
21006457A is one of the chords of these keys. The degree tells you its role.
Open them in the chord progression player to loop them and write over them.
A has 3 notes: A, C♯ and E. It is a major chord: root, major third and perfect fifth.
The usual shape is x02220, read from the low E string to the high E string. If you can't play barre chords yet, start with the easy version: xx79(10)9.
A is in D major (V), E major (IV), A major (I), C sharp minor (VI), F sharp minor (III) and B minor (VII).