A chord on Balalaika – Folk (CEG)
in Folk (CEG) tuning
A
Major
Notes:A · C# · E
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Fingerings (4)
A shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 0 2 | 1 – 2 | C# E A | easy | |
| 4 5 6 | 1 2 3 | E A C# | medium | |
| 9 0 6 | 2 – 1 | A E C# | medium | |
| 9 9 9 | 1 1 1 | A C# E | easy · barre on fret 9 |
The A chord (Major) is built from the notes A, C#, E. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Folk (CEG) 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.