In this lesson we will break out of playing chords in open position (the first 4 frets) and discover triads (the 3 main notes that define a chord) and full chords across the guitar fretboard. Then we will look at how major chords are built using a major third interval and a minor third interval.

Explore ways to play the A major chord (often written as “A”) on guitar with this reference page designed to help you expand your guitar chord voicings/variations.