A 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In Standard tuning, there are 7 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major

How to Play A on 4-String Banjo

A, AM, AΔ, Amaj, AMajor

Notes: A, C♯, E

x,2,2,4 (x112)
9,9,11,0 (123.)
9,6,7,7 (4123)
9,9,11,7 (2341)
9,9,11,x (112x)
9,6,x,7 (31x2)
9,x,11,7 (2x31)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In Standard tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A chord on 4-String Banjo?

A is a A Major chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E. On 4-String Banjo in Standard tuning, there are 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on 4-String Banjo?

To play A on in Standard tuning, use one of the 7 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 4-String Banjo?

In Standard tuning, there are 7 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.