An A5 chord is a “power chord” that uses on the A and E notes. This version of the chord uses the 5th fret of the low E string as the root note (A). We add the E at the 7th fret of the A string and double the A note at the 7th fret…

Sometimes you’ll see a chord with the number 5 after it. What does that mean? Normally the A chord is made up of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th steps of the major scale (A, C#, E). With an A5 chord, you’ll drop the 3rd and only play the 1st and 5th (A, E). This is…

An augmented chord is indicated by the symbol “+” or “aug”. An augmented chord moves the perfect 5th in a major triad up a half step to give us an augmented or sharp 5th.

This is one of the very first chords that you should learn on the guitar! How To Play The A Major Open Chord Many beginners find this particular chord a little tough to get at first. You may feel that your fingers are a little scrunched up when fretting the notes. Stick with it and…