I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
A Major Chord
Learn the A Major chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A3C#5E
Playable A Major Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 0 2 2 2 0
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 5 4 2 2 2 5
E shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 7 7 6 5 5
D shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x x 7 9 10 9
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 12 11 9 10 9
Full fretboard map
Every A Major Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using A Major
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | A |
| 3 | 3 | C# |
| 5 | 5 | E |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5