A 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 35 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major

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How to Play A on 5-String Guitar

A, AM, AΔ, Amaj, AMajor

Notes: A, C♯, E

Quick Summary

• The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
• In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 35 voicings available
• Also written as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major
• Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A chord on 5-String Guitar?

A is a A Major chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 35 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on 5-String Guitar?

To play A on in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, use one of the 35 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 5-String Guitar?

In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 35 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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