A chord on Mandolin
in Standard (GDAE) (G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E) tuning
A
Major
Notes:A · C# · E
Piano Left hand Right hand
Fingerings (16)
The A chord (Major) is built from the notes A, C#, E. Below are playable fingerings for Mandolin 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.
More A chords
Other roots
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.