A Major Guitar Chord

also known as Amaj, AM

  • your first finger goes on the second fret of the fourth string
  • your second finger goes on the second fret of the third string
  • your third finger goes on the second fret of the second string
  • the first and fifth strings are open
  • the sixth string is muted
Diagram of an A major guitar chord at the open position

Notes in an A Major Guitar chord

Root : A

3rd : C#

5th : E