A Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cm Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In Cm tuning, there are 27 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

9,9,9,9,10 (11112)
9,9,6,9,6 (23141)
6,9,9,9,6 (12341)
x,9,9,9,10 (x1112)
x,x,9,9,10 (xx112)
9,9,9,x,10 (111x2)
9,9,x,9,10 (11x12)
9,x,9,9,10 (1x112)
9,9,6,x,6 (231x1)
6,9,9,x,6 (123x1)
9,x,6,9,6 (2x131)
6,x,9,9,6 (1x231)
9,9,6,9,x (2314x)
6,9,9,9,x (1234x)
x,9,9,x,10 (x11x2)
9,9,6,x,10 (231x4)
6,9,9,x,10 (123x4)
9,x,6,9,10 (2x134)
6,x,9,9,10 (1x234)
9,9,6,x,x (231xx)
6,9,9,x,x (123xx)
9,x,6,x,6 (2x1x1)
6,x,9,x,6 (1x2x1)
9,9,x,x,10 (11xx2)
9,x,x,9,10 (1xx12)
9,x,6,9,x (2x13x)
6,x,9,9,x (1x23x)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In Cm tuning, there are 27 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 Cm tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on Banjo?

To play A on in Cm tuning, use one of the 27 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 Cm tuning, there are 27 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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