A 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 57 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

0,2,2,2,0 (.123.)
x,x,2,2,0 (xx12.)
0,2,6,2,0 (.132.)
0,2,6,5,0 (.132.)
0,7,6,5,0 (.321.)
0,2,2,2,5 (.1234)
0,2,6,2,5 (.1423)
0,2,6,5,5 (.1423)
0,7,6,5,5 (.4312)
x,7,6,5,0 (x321.)
x,7,6,5,5 (x3211)
0,7,6,10,0 (.213.)
0,11,9,10,0 (.312.)
0,7,6,5,9 (.3214)
0,7,9,5,9 (.2314)
0,7,9,10,9 (.1243)
0,11,9,10,9 (.4132)
x,7,6,10,0 (x213.)
x,7,6,5,9 (x3214)
x,7,9,5,9 (x2314)
x,7,9,10,9 (x1243)
0,2,x,2,0 (.1x2.)
0,x,2,2,0 (.x12.)
0,2,2,2,x (.123x)
0,7,6,x,0 (.21x.)
0,2,6,x,0 (.12x.)
0,x,6,5,0 (.x21.)
0,x,6,2,0 (.x21.)
0,2,6,2,x (.132x)
0,2,6,5,x (.132x)
0,7,6,5,x (.321x)
x,7,6,x,0 (x21x.)
0,2,x,2,5 (.1x23)
0,x,6,5,5 (.x312)
0,11,9,x,0 (.21x.)
0,2,6,x,5 (.13x2)
0,11,x,10,0 (.2x1.)
0,x,6,10,0 (.x12.)
x,7,6,5,x (x321x)
0,7,9,x,9 (.12x3)
0,11,9,10,x (.312x)
0,x,9,10,9 (.x132)
0,7,x,5,9 (.2x13)
0,x,6,5,9 (.x213)
0,x,9,5,9 (.x213)
0,11,9,x,9 (.31x2)
x,7,9,x,9 (x12x3)
x,7,x,5,9 (x2x13)
0,x,x,2,0 (.xx1.)
0,2,x,2,x (.1x2x)
0,x,6,x,0 (.x1x.)
0,2,6,x,x (.12xx)
0,x,6,5,x (.x21x)
0,11,x,x,0 (.1xx.)
0,11,9,x,x (.21xx)
0,x,9,x,9 (.x1x2)
0,x,x,5,9 (.xx12)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 57 voicings available
  • Also written as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 57 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on 5-String Guitar?

To play A on in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, use one of the 57 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 57 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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