Play A major on guitar
Three fingers lined up in the same fret. It's one of the easiest chord shapes to see and remember.
- Index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, next to it.
- Ring finger on the 2nd fret of the B string. All three sit in a row.
- Strum five strings from the open A. Skip the thick low E.
Tip: Three fingers in one fret is a squeeze: angle them slightly and keep the high E string ringing open underneath.
Try it now: Play A, then D, then A again. Your index finger slides from the D string to the G string.
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