A Guitar Chord
The A chord is a A major chord containing A, C♯, E.
How to play the A chord
Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.
Notes in the A chord
A · C♯ · E
Practising the A chord
Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.