How to play A
A major — A major triad — root, major third and perfect fifth. The bright, resolved sound most songs return home to.
Notes in A
- Aroot
- C#major 3rd
- Eperfect 5th
A on guitar
A on ukulele
A on piano
Tune up before you play it
A major chord is unforgiving of a flat third. Check the guitar with the browser tuner, then practise the change with the metronome.