A
Major · A – C♯ – E
- AR
- C♯3
- E5
Guitar voicings
Piano
- Root
- Third / sus
- Fifth
- Sixth / seventh
- Extension
About the A chord
The A chord (Major) is built from A (the root), C♯ (a major third) and E (a perfect fifth). Major chords sound bright and settled, anchoring a huge share of pop, folk and rock.