A Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in F# Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In F# tuning, there are 24 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

x,8,7,6,8 (x3214)
x,x,7,6,8 (xx213)
7,8,7,6,x (2431x)
7,8,x,6,8 (23x14)
7,x,7,6,8 (2x314)
x,8,7,6,x (x321x)
10,8,7,6,x (4321x)
7,8,10,6,x (2341x)
7,8,10,11,x (1234x)
10,8,7,x,8 (421x3)
7,8,10,x,8 (124x3)
10,8,7,11,x (3214x)
10,x,7,6,8 (4x213)
7,x,10,6,8 (2x413)
10,x,7,11,8 (3x142)
7,x,10,11,8 (1x342)
3,x,7,6,x (1x32x)
7,x,3,6,x (3x12x)
7,8,x,6,x (23x1x)
7,8,10,x,x (123xx)
10,8,7,x,x (321xx)
7,x,x,6,8 (2xx13)
7,x,10,x,8 (1x3x2)
10,x,7,x,8 (3x1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In F# tuning, there are 24 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 F# tuning, there are 24 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on Banjo?

To play A on in F# tuning, use one of the 24 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 F# tuning, there are 24 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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