I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
A Major 6 Chord
Learn the A Major 6 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A3C#5E6F#
Playable A Major 6 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 2
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 5 4 2 2 2 2
E shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 7 x 6 7 x
D shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x x 7 9 7 9
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 12 11 11 10 x
Full fretboard map
Every A Major 6 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using A Major 6
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.