A major Chord
A major is the major triad built on A — the bright, stable sound of A major.
Notes in the A major chord
A major contains A — C♯ — E. A major is the major triad built on A — the bright, stable sound of A major.
How to play A major
Open the chord finder above to see A major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.
A major in songs
A major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see A major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.
FAQs
What's the difference between A major and Am chords?
The third note changes. A major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.
What scale does A major come from?
A major sits naturally in A major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.
Are there easier guitar voicings for A major?
Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.