Chord Transitions

F#m to A

How to transition from an F#m chord to an A chord.

The F#m → A transition is the same V → vi move in the key of B or any key where you're playing A shapes.

Chord shapes

Play the F#m chord in a F#m shape, and transition to A in an A shape. I prefer the F#m7(sus4) chord as it includes the open B and e string, but make sure you play this chord in a key that naturally includes those notes like A or B major.

F#mNo open strings×××341
AFull×oo123
F#m7(sus4)Open×oo341
AFull×oo123

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