How to play the A Chord on Guitar (it's so easy!)

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[@justinguitar]

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[@italianbaboon9970]

i hate the A chord with a fiery passion

[@Noah6544]

dont give up

[@alexsmith6347]

You think that's bad? I hear that the 7th and diminished chords are really hard.

[@Goofballhero]

Try the F chord, and you’ll know real hatred.

[@VoodooEagle]

@@Goofballhero I never play the open F chord, I just use the power chord. Much much easier and sounds the exact same. Well, not the EXACT same, but 99% of people would never notice the difference in sound.

[@jeremiah8882]

Yeah, the "F" chord is definitely not one of my favorites either, LOL. I think I would take an "A" chord instead any day.. Take care friends.

[@madeofnapalm]

Every time I play it I can't help but remember "the fingers you have used to dial are too fat" from Simpsons 😭

[@jeffj318]

Justin, thanks for showing everyone how to play the A chord! The way you are showing makes it so much easier to go to the D or the E chord.

[@itsmorphed6416]

Absolutely

[@gdonaldson26]

that works much better for my chunky fingers! Thanks.

[@justinguitar]

You're welcome. :)

[@paulkellar6222]

Depends on where you're coming from and where you're going.

[@BusterRoonie]

Sure does. 👍🏼

[@DieselTrashBat]

This must be a European thing I've never seen anyone here do it like that. I've tried it and it's needlessly complicated and hard positioning your fingers this way

[@andrasnabradi8650]

No, not european. Its just a form. I studied it 1-2-3 finger, not 2-1-3. The all guitar studybook teach it 1-2-3 form. I think anybody can use the all form, depend on comfortable or not. (But i'never seen it before too.)

[@pamelawilson6831]

Right I’m sitting here watching the video and and sceptical cuz I never learned it that way

[@waghah2212]

There's a easiest way to play the A cord with the pinkie finger and the middle fingers Just saying😃

[@Th0rZ666]

I switched to this as soon as I saw you doing it. So much better and actually helps it ring out. How was I not using it befoe!?!

[@wildalbalass4867]

Same here.

[@itsmorphed6416]

This is the best way

[@pamelawilson6831]

I don’t get it 😢

[@itsmorphed6416]

@pamelawilson6831 why ? Just do the shape .

[@NeilM-un5in]

I've been playing 20 years and this takes me back, trust me wait until you get to lead playing lol

[@criminalbaba2554]

Thank you so much I was struggling before but now I can play A major easily.

[@ilovefood228]

Nice! Thanks for helping usd

[@makiyo_kit183]

Ty❤❤❤

[@Bergarita]

Ive got to try this!

[@rainepal8173]

Thanky u sir🙏♥️🇳🇵

[@ramadhanaofficial837]

It's very easy thank sir for learning me right way ❤❤❤😊😊

[@lalitmehta7258]

Thank you

[@puddin01]

thank uuu it helps a loooooot！

[@lalitmehta7258]

I love it

[@ethanmitchell308]

Come along with me🎶

[@Eklxpz]

BEAUTIFUL

[@cmtv1570]

Very nice

[@chunyl._.l9873]

This is how i played this chord at the begigning of my way. Then i watched videos people playing this chord and i start to play it the way they do it, and it was hard to me. Now you show me the righ way of doing it!! Thay you a looooooot!!!)))))))))

[@laxlax510]

Love this guy.

[@zedzed1046]

I just use two fingers over 3 strings, works for me.

[@TegegnAdeto]

Wow😊❤

[@yammonger9948]

Best 🥰🎤🎸

[@johnnybgood2887]

When I play that chord my fingers feel like a fat man in a phone booth 😂😅

[@seanbaines]

I am going to show this to my 10 year old daughter. She just had her first lesson yesterday. The only chords we're working on yet are the E-A-D set. Just working on getting a clear strum, starting with part chords with 1 finger and building. She's finding it tricky, of course. Most of us did. But she's slowly getting them. This is a great visual, with a great explanation. It'll help her.

[@kerbyfab]

You should check out Justin’s free online guitar course. It’s a great course for beginners.

[@seanbaines]

@@kerbyfab Oh, I'm well aware of it. :) I'm subscribed to his channel. That's how I knew about this short. I suspect there are VERY few people watching this short that don't know what Justin is all about.

[@kerbyfab]

@@seanbaines Good point!

[@jayparrish3935]

Thanks!

[@justinguitar]

Welcome! And thank you!

[@lexdeboer6881]

Hi

[@user-jj6gz5ut5c]

Yess

[@georgestevens1502]

I play it that way, but most people play it a couple of other ways. This way you can easily walk down on the third string the AMaj, then A7Dominant.

[@TheWackytabacky]

What does the R 5 R 3 5 at the bottom mean?

[@nednoah1]

Damn i never thought of doing it this way haha

[@adit622]

I wish i know this sooner

[@pauliescott]

I play this chord with my index finger only. It works ok. I have huge fingers.

[@Black-man456]

I think u should do 234 which is easy for cord change

[@shingtonofficialchannel]

What apps do you use to put the notes up there in the videos?

[@joyceplowman1963]

I've been playing it wrong. Thanks!

[@MissShaima92]

Hey Justin , I just bought my first guitar with zero knowledge about it or about music. someone recommended your channel, but I have no idea where to start so many playlists. Can u please recommend where to start ?

[@justinguitar]

A common question for people just starting out with their first guitar. I wholly recommend that you learn from Justin’s excellent Beginner Course - it is structured and step-by-step on the website rather than random on KZbin. www.justinguitar.com/site-map-and-lesson-structure Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@Craigs_Veritas_Bullet1n]

I've NEVER played the A like that! I play with 1st finger on 4th, 2nd on third and third on second or sometimes 2nd finger on 4th, 3rd on 3rd and pinkie on second

[@abhinavmishra2582]

do we have to press fingers on frets or just touch have to touch fret

[@irwanbron905]

WRONG FINGERING...THE Bb ? Or C barre Chord? for next chords

[@itsmorphed6416]

That fingering is perfect for going to open d , e. Its the quickest

[@kravin445]

Come along with me……!

[@greenacres4518]

I did it with one finger. 50 years. You'll have to unlearn this guy's method if you ever want to play fast or efficiently. Bar chords will force you to the same.

[@Scratat]

Come along with me

[@GeovannyLoaisiga1143]

I notice a lot people I see on KZbin in guitar videos don’t play A major chord

[@Stashmanfpv]

I either use my index finger or my ring finger to lay across all 3 strings and occasionally use the method in the video for quck changes on an acoustic or an electric guitar. No way is wrong, it's whatever works best for the player... ✌🏼

[@simonvado6233]

Please i need to learn

[@frankivermeiren9800]

Tof van je

[@lifelover6168]

My fingers are too fat to fit in one fret I wanna cry so badly

[@startreker8591]

Oops been doing differently since 72😂

[@yuuribuulue]

COME ALONG WITH ME?!?!!

[@devinloveridge6805]

When i have my index so high on the fretboard like you show my 3rd string is always muted

[@oskarshima]

So-, how do you keep the back of your fingers from touching the strings behind it? When I do the A chord it always ends up leaving the second to last string sounding muted. Is it just hand posture and practice or am I doing it wrong-?

[@jewalss]

did you ever find a way to correct it?

[@DDBizzle]

I learnt it the 1,2,3 way…. But now I just use the index finger to fret all 3 strings and mute the low E with my thumb and high E with my index finger… easy peasy lemon squuuuueeeeeezzzzeeeeee

[@Haterofvictimmentality]

I have been watching this short and attempting this for four solid months. I haven’t played a freaking decent a major chord, yet. The G string is completely dead, and I cannot figure out how to fix it.

[@elsabug6769]

I got my guitar a few weeks ago and this is the only video that’s actually helped me🥲

[@user-iu2dp8tn4j]

For a left-handed player it's easier to do two fingers one finger and just get her done that

[@e.n.6079]

Hi, does it matter much which fingers one uses for this chord (or any other actually)?

[@justinguitar]

Justin teaches the fingerings in certain ways for certain reasons. Check here for more: www.justinguitar.com/modules/a-d-chords-play-your-first-song Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@Sophia.Editz504]

A

[@atlaslesueur171]

Hi can you show us how to do the cords to the song iam 5’7 by TJ Mack

[@justinguitar]

Thanks for the suggestion. There are song requests to vote on, a form to request new song lessons plus 700+ song lessons here: www.justinguitar.com/songs Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@pamelawilson6831]

Omg a freaking time I play this chord my finger slips and it sounds weird 😂 I got big sausages for fingers😂😂😂

[@soniczforever5470]

Thanks have no lessons and im a bit upset might help me get some shut eye

[@user-mn8bk7eg4s]

What does the R5R35 refer to?

[@chrisadams4984]

19 years later I realise I've been playing wrong

[@whitehh15]

The way he is playing it is "wrong", technically not wrong, but a pretty bad way to voice a simple A chord lol

[@itsmorphed6416]

There's a few ways but this way is best for transition to d , e . Second nature with enough practice

[@16yearoldgamer81]

1st and 2nd finger should switch

[@justinguitar]

Justin explains his rationale (anchor finger) here: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/how-to-play-the-a-chord-b1-108 Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@DnnyTheMinuteman]

I’m taking offense to that lil parenthesized statement

[@mikenewman9337]

I can't fit my big fingers all in the same fret

[@asishgaming7117]

Brothers Mujhe Terry Boll

[@lorenzomaximo1818]

I can play an a cord with two fingers. Much easier and more comfortable.

[@zerofiber3551]

I don't know if my fingers are too fat, my guitars too small or whatever, I'm genuinely just so frustrated

[@zerofiber3551]

I could play the same chord over and over. It would always have a different sound. Either it buzzes, gets blocked, or becomes a low note when it's supposed to be high

[@PhoenixEchoesAudio]

​@zerofiber3551 any improvement?

[@jtairsoftandwarzone2323]

I just bar it

[@MusicAssamXarat]

Wrong position

[@jtuds]

Hurts my fingers so bad

[@Fire_sword826]

hallo

[@jeanmartin4533]

Wrong way you can play it with your forefinger simple barre chord

[@bijaysubba162]

Play A chord and play A#. You need to change the fingure again to change. Dnt make complex,make it easy and comfortable. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marcelszekowski315]

No way

[@jaykumar-zm2zj]

bro pls teach

[@justinguitar]

Follow a completely free beginners course on the JustinGuitar website! www.justinguitar.com/site-map-and-lesson-structure | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide, Approved Teacher & Community Moderator

[@zachariahmagallan5738]

Would not play the a cord like that but ok make it more complicated.

[@justinguitar]

There are different choices of fingering. Justin explains the rationale here: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/how-to-play-the-a-chord-b1-108 Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@supafunkrocsta]

Transition to/from common chords easier.

[@enriquelavin5124]

Para que complicarse la vida?

[@acidset]

Because this makes changing chords between A D and E easier

[@jreslockify]

Or just barre the 3 strings like most savages do

[@thegreenmanalishiyamadori371]

OMG ...I did it wrong for 45 years🥺🥺🥺 I did it 123...

[@Bjowolf2]

123 is easier to play than this version ( if you just turn your wrist a little), and you can get all three fingers close to the fret.

[@michaelgrantham1871]

so did i waste my money buying this guitar? My fingers are too fat to hold a string down without interfering with one or both on either side.

[@michaelgrantham1871]

Or is there maybe some trick i am missing?

[@GuiltyBystander8]

@@michaelgrantham1871 try using a single finger to press down on the 3 strings

[@Black_berry894]

Major chord or Minor chord ?.

[@justinguitar]

A major. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@Guitarparadise650]

Wrong way to play A chords 😅

[@josephbentley6591]

So I've been playing guitar for almost 3 years, AND IVE BEEN PLAYING THE A CHORD WRONG THIS WHOLE TIME? I always played it 1 2 3 instead of 2 1 3 lol

[@jeffj318]

You weren't playing it wrong, my friend. You were playing at the way most instructors teach it. I learned it the way Justin shows and it's so much easier to go to the D and the E chords.

[@itsmorphed6416]

This is the best way that all instructors should each. Luckily my book showed me this way and why .

[@barnishgaremomin2399]

thanks for teaching me I was confused

[@declasseband9981]

How hard do I press

[@justinguitar]

Only as hard as necessary. Applying too much excessive force is only bad for you and you risk pressing the notes too hard and they will sound sharp (a bit too high in pitch) | I sense you will benefit from this video too: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/positive-finger-placement-b1-103 | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide, Approved Teacher & Community Moderator

[@Sacchaindian007]

Hate it .. such small place to fit in your fat fingers 😂😂😂😂.. who invented A chord looking for him 😂😂😂

[@DavidByler-zh5ik]

They don't friggin fit damn it🤬🤬🤬

[@raymondtorres593]

That is chord require a lot of practice playing fast chords is not the best idea

[@jeffreymoffitt8116]

Not for beginners

[@randallbundy108]

Not correct

[@majeedaldoori5348]

I donot like this position

[@x13roger80]

Nope

[@joshuakell6668]

The Waffle House has found its new host

[@Just-another-writer]

I find it easier to play it like XX234X

[@vancoronavirus9566]

What's wrong with pressing The Three cords with One finger like normal people do..🤔

[@justinguitar]

It's hard to embellish and decorate that kind of A chord. your "fretboard mobility" is limited as soon as you need to branch out. Example: As soon as you start to cycle thorugh A-A7-Asus2-Asus4 on a bar of regular A to spice it up, the barred version will be holding you back. | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide, Approved Teacher & Community Moderator