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.
1A#3C##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 1 3 3 3 1
G shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 6 5 3 3 3 6
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 8 8 7 6 6
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x x 8 10 11 10
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 13 12 10 11 10
Full fretboard map
Every A# Major Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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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