A Major Chord (A)

Three fingers in a row on the second fret — a foundational open chord.

Finger positions

low E (6th): muted; A (5th): open; D (4th): fret 2 (finger 1); G (3rd): fret 2 (finger 2); B (2nd): fret 2 (finger 3); high E (1st): open

Tip

Squeeze all three fingers into the 2nd fret. Some players barre them with one finger.

Songs that use A

• Take It Easy — Eagles

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