A Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in G minor Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In G minor tuning, there are 33 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

6,7,6,6,7 (12113)
x,7,6,6,7 (x2113)
6,7,9,6,7 (12413)
9,7,6,6,7 (42113)
x,x,6,6,7 (xx112)
x,7,9,11,11 (x1234)
x,11,9,11,7 (x3241)
6,7,6,6,x (1211x)
6,x,6,6,7 (1x112)
6,7,x,6,7 (12x13)
x,7,6,6,x (x211x)
9,7,6,6,x (3211x)
6,7,9,6,x (1231x)
6,x,9,6,7 (1x312)
9,x,6,6,7 (3x112)
9,7,6,x,7 (421x3)
6,7,9,x,7 (124x3)
9,11,9,x,7 (243x1)
9,11,x,11,7 (23x41)
9,7,9,x,11 (213x4)
9,7,x,11,11 (21x34)
x,11,9,x,7 (x32x1)
x,7,9,x,11 (x12x3)
6,7,x,6,x (12x1x)
6,x,x,6,7 (1xx12)
2,x,6,6,x (1x23x)
6,x,2,6,x (2x13x)
6,7,9,x,x (123xx)
9,7,6,x,x (321xx)
6,x,9,x,7 (1x3x2)
9,x,6,x,7 (3x1x2)
9,7,x,x,11 (21xx3)
9,11,x,x,7 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In G minor tuning, there are 33 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 G minor tuning, there are 33 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on Banjo?

To play A on in G minor tuning, use one of the 33 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 G minor tuning, there are 33 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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