A Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In 5 string tuning, there are 30 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major

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How to Play A on Bass

A, AM, AΔ, Amaj, AMajor

Notes: A, C♯, E

x,5,4,2,2 (x3211)
10,9,7,7,9 (42113)
x,5,0,2,6 (x2.13)
x,5,7,7,6 (x1342)
10,9,0,7,9 (42.13)
x,5,4,2,6 (x3214)
x,9,0,7,9 (x2.13)
x,x,0,2,6 (xx.12)
10,9,0,11,9 (31.42)
x,9,0,11,9 (x1.32)
x,x,0,11,9 (xx.21)
10,9,7,7,x (3211x)
x,5,4,2,x (x321x)
10,9,x,11,9 (21x31)
10,9,0,x,9 (31.x2)
x,9,0,x,9 (x1.x2)
x,5,x,2,6 (x2x13)
x,5,7,x,6 (x13x2)
10,x,0,11,9 (2x.31)
10,9,7,x,9 (421x3)
10,9,7,11,x (3214x)
10,9,x,7,9 (42x13)
10,x,7,7,6 (4x231)
10,9,7,x,6 (432x1)
10,x,7,11,9 (3x142)
10,9,x,x,9 (21xx1)
10,9,7,x,x (321xx)
10,x,7,11,x (2x13x)
10,x,x,11,9 (2xx31)
10,x,7,x,6 (3x2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 30 voicings available
  • Also written as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A chord on Bass?

A is a A Major chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 30 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on Bass?

To play A on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 30 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the A chord?

The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E.

How many ways can you play A on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 30 voicings for the A chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C♯, E.

What are other names for A?

A is also known as AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C♯, E.

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