A Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open C Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In Open C tuning, there are 25 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

9,9,9,9,9 (11111)
x,9,9,9,9 (x1111)
x,x,9,9,9 (xx111)
x,9,9,9,6 (x2341)
x,6,9,9,9 (x1234)
x,9,9,5,6 (x3412)
x,6,9,5,9 (x2314)
9,9,9,9,x (1111x)
9,x,9,9,9 (1x111)
9,9,x,9,9 (11x11)
x,9,9,9,x (x111x)
9,6,9,x,9 (213x4)
9,9,9,x,6 (234x1)
9,6,x,9,9 (21x34)
9,9,x,9,6 (23x41)
9,6,x,5,9 (32x14)
9,9,x,5,6 (34x12)
x,6,9,x,9 (x12x3)
x,9,9,x,6 (x23x1)
x,6,x,5,9 (x2x13)
x,9,x,5,6 (x3x12)
9,9,x,9,x (11x1x)
9,x,x,9,9 (1xx11)
9,6,x,x,9 (21xx3)
9,9,x,x,6 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In Open C tuning, there are 25 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 Open C tuning, there are 25 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on Banjo?

To play A on in Open C tuning, use one of the 25 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 Open C tuning, there are 25 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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