A chord on Balalaika – Bass (EAD)
in Bass (EAD) tuning
A
Major
Notes:A · C# · E
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Fingerings (7)
A shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 4 2 | 3 2 1 | A C# E | medium | |
| 0 4 7 | – 1 2 | E C# A | medium | |
| 9 7 7 | 3 1 2 | C# E A | medium | |
| 12 0 11 | 2 – 1 | E A C# | easy | |
| 12 12 11 | 2 3 1 | E A C# | easy | |
| 0 0 11 | – – 1 | E A C# | easy | |
| 0 12 11 | – 2 1 | E A C# | easy |
The A chord (Major) is built from the notes A, C#, E. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Bass (EAD) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the A chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | A |
| 3 | 4 | C# |
| 5 | 7 | E |
More A chords
Other roots
See A in another tuning
What notes make up the A chord?
A is a Major chord built from the notes A, C#, E.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.