A Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in CC MINI Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In CC MINI tuning, there are 20 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major

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How to Play A on Banjo

A, AM, AΔ, Amaj, AMajor

Notes: A, C♯, E

9,10,9,9,9 (12111)
9,5,9,5,6 (31412)
x,10,9,9,9 (x2111)
x,x,9,9,9 (xx111)
x,5,9,5,6 (x1312)
x,5,9,9,6 (x1342)
x,5,9,9,9 (x1234)
9,x,9,9,9 (1x111)
x,5,x,5,6 (x1x12)
9,10,x,9,9 (12x11)
9,5,x,5,6 (31x12)
9,5,9,9,x (2134x)
9,5,9,x,6 (314x2)
9,5,x,9,6 (31x42)
9,5,x,9,9 (21x34)
x,5,9,9,x (x123x)
x,5,9,x,6 (x13x2)
9,x,x,9,9 (1xx11)
9,5,x,9,x (21x3x)
9,5,x,x,6 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In CC MINI tuning, there are 20 voicings available
  • Also written as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A chord on Banjo?

A is a A Major chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E. On Banjo in CC MINI tuning, there are 20 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on Banjo?

To play A on in CC MINI tuning, use one of the 20 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 Banjo?

In CC MINI tuning, there are 20 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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