A Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In Open E tuning, there are 47 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

5,5,5,6,5 (11121)
5,5,5,2,2 (23411)
5,2,5,2,5 (21314)
x,5,5,6,5 (x1121)
x,5,5,2,2 (x2311)
x,2,5,2,5 (x1213)
9,5,5,6,5 (31121)
5,5,9,6,5 (11321)
9,5,5,9,5 (21131)
5,5,9,9,5 (11231)
x,x,5,6,5 (xx121)
x,5,5,6,2 (x2341)
x,2,5,6,5 (x1243)
5,5,5,6,x (1112x)
5,5,x,6,5 (11x21)
5,x,5,6,5 (1x121)
5,5,x,2,2 (23x11)
5,2,x,2,5 (21x13)
x,5,5,6,x (x112x)
x,5,x,2,2 (x2x11)
x,2,x,2,5 (x1x12)
9,5,5,6,x (3112x)
5,5,9,6,x (1132x)
9,5,5,9,x (2113x)
5,5,9,9,x (1123x)
5,5,5,x,2 (234x1)
5,2,5,x,5 (213x4)
9,5,5,x,5 (211x1)
5,5,9,x,5 (112x1)
5,5,x,6,2 (23x41)
5,2,x,6,5 (21x43)
9,x,5,6,5 (3x121)
5,x,9,6,5 (1x321)
9,x,5,9,5 (2x131)
5,x,9,9,5 (1x231)
x,5,5,x,2 (x23x1)
x,2,5,x,5 (x12x3)
5,5,x,6,x (11x2x)
5,x,x,6,5 (1xx21)
9,5,5,x,x (211xx)
5,5,9,x,x (112xx)
5,5,x,x,2 (23xx1)
5,2,x,x,5 (21xx3)
9,x,5,x,5 (2x1x1)
5,x,9,x,5 (1x2x1)
9,x,5,9,x (2x13x)
5,x,9,9,x (1x23x)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In Open E tuning, there are 47 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 E tuning, there are 47 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on Banjo?

To play A on in Open E tuning, use one of the 47 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 E tuning, there are 47 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.