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

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🎸 Learn how to play the A chord on the guitar. A must for any beginner!
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@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

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@italianbaboon9970 2 жыл бұрын

i hate the A chord with a fiery passion

@Noah6544 2 жыл бұрын

dont give up

@alexsmith6347 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Goofballhero 2 жыл бұрын

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

@VoodooEagle 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jeffj318 2 жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@gdonaldson26 2 жыл бұрын

that works much better for my chunky fingers! Thanks.

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. :)

@paulkellar6222 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BusterRoonie Жыл бұрын

Sure does. 👍🏼

@DieselTrashBat Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.)

@filaaa2171 6 ай бұрын

yea I agree. I was confused when I saw this because that's absolutely not how I learned it or seen anyone else learn it lol

@pamelawilson6831 5 ай бұрын

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

@ethanmitchell308 3 ай бұрын

Come along with me🎶

@Th0rZ666 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@itsmorphed6416 7 ай бұрын

This is the best way

@pamelawilson6831 5 ай бұрын

I don’t get it 😢

@itsmorphed6416 5 ай бұрын

@pamelawilson6831 why ? Just do the shape .

@waghah2212 Жыл бұрын

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

@NeilM-un5in 10 ай бұрын

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

@zedzed1046 10 ай бұрын

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

@TheWackytabacky 11 ай бұрын

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

@seanbaines 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@seanbaines 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@seanbaines Good point!

@criminalbaba2554 9 ай бұрын

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

@johnnybgood2887 Жыл бұрын

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

@chunyl._.l9873 4 ай бұрын

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!!!)))))))))

@pauliescott Жыл бұрын

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

@georgestevens1502 Жыл бұрын

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.

@GeovannyLoaisiga1143 2 ай бұрын

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

@abhinavmishra2582 10 ай бұрын

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

@Bergarita 2 ай бұрын

Ive got to try this!

@Stashmanfpv 29 күн бұрын

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... ✌🏼

@nednoah1 8 ай бұрын

Damn i never thought of doing it this way haha

@Craigs_Veritas_Bullet1n 8 ай бұрын

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

@makiyo_kit183 6 ай бұрын

Ty❤❤❤

@startreker8591 Жыл бұрын

Oops been doing differently since 72😂

@irwanbron905 Жыл бұрын

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

@itsmorphed6416 7 ай бұрын

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

@Black-man456 6 ай бұрын

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

@greenacres4518 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TegegnAdeto 28 күн бұрын

Wow😊❤

@joyceplowman1963 Жыл бұрын

I've been playing it wrong. Thanks!

@yuuribuulue 3 ай бұрын

COME ALONG WITH ME?!?!!

@kravin445 3 ай бұрын

Come along with me……!

@user-iu2dp8tn4j Жыл бұрын

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

@adit622 Жыл бұрын

I wish i know this sooner

@simonvado6233 7 ай бұрын

Please i need to learn

@Haterofvictimmentality 5 ай бұрын

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.

@devinloveridge6805 5 ай бұрын

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

@laxlax510 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guy.

@ramadhanaofficial837 6 ай бұрын

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

@lalitmehta7258 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ilovefood228 2 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks for helping usd

@Scratat 3 ай бұрын

Come along with me

@daryndobsonbailey9481 4 ай бұрын

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

@cmtv1570 2 ай бұрын

Very nice

@lalitmehta7258 3 ай бұрын

I love it

@rainepal8173 Жыл бұрын

Thanky u sir🙏♥️🇳🇵

@MissShaima92 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 KZfaq. www.justinguitar.com/site-map-and-lesson-structure Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

@pamelawilson6831 5 ай бұрын

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

@puddin01 9 ай бұрын

thank uuu it helps a loooooot！

@shingtonofficialchannel 7 ай бұрын

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

@Eklxpz Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL

@soniczforever5470 2 ай бұрын

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

@oskarshima 11 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

did you ever find a way to correct it?

@user-mn8bk7eg4s 5 ай бұрын

What does the R5R35 refer to?

@atlaslesueur171 4 ай бұрын

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

@justinguitar 4 ай бұрын

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

@yammonger9948 Жыл бұрын

Best 🥰🎤🎸

@jayparrish3935 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@justinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! And thank you!

@lexdeboer6881 2 жыл бұрын

@user-jj6gz5ut5c Жыл бұрын

Yess

@16yearoldgamer81 8 ай бұрын

1st and 2nd finger should switch

@justinguitar 5 ай бұрын

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

@e.n.6079 Жыл бұрын

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

@justinguitar Жыл бұрын

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

@DnnyTheMinuteman 4 ай бұрын

I’m taking offense to that lil parenthesized statement

@mikenewman9337 10 ай бұрын

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

@asishgaming7117 Ай бұрын

Brothers Mujhe Terry Boll

@frankivermeiren9800 Жыл бұрын

Tof van je

@chrisadams4984 Жыл бұрын

19 years later I realise I've been playing wrong

@whitehh15 8 ай бұрын

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

@itsmorphed6416 7 ай бұрын

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

@zerofiber3551 6 ай бұрын

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

@zerofiber3551 6 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

@zerofiber3551 any improvement?

@lorenzomaximo1818 Жыл бұрын

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

@Sophia.Editz504 8 ай бұрын

@jtairsoftandwarzone2323 Жыл бұрын

I just bar it

@jaykumar-zm2zj Жыл бұрын

bro pls teach

@justinguitar Жыл бұрын

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

@jtuds 5 ай бұрын

Hurts my fingers so bad

@jeanmartin4533 2 жыл бұрын

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

@enriquelavin5124 Жыл бұрын

Para que complicarse la vida?

@acidset 7 ай бұрын

Because this makes changing chords between A D and E easier

@MusicAssamXarat Жыл бұрын

Wrong position

@Black_berry894 11 ай бұрын

Major chord or Minor chord ?.

@justinguitar 10 ай бұрын

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

@marcelszekowski315 7 ай бұрын

No way

@declasseband9981 Жыл бұрын

How hard do I press

@justinguitar Жыл бұрын

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

@Fire_sword826 5 ай бұрын

hallo

@zachariahmagallan5738 4 ай бұрын

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

@justinguitar 4 ай бұрын

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 12 күн бұрын

Transition to/from common chords easier.

@bijaysubba162 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Bjowolf2 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Or is there maybe some trick i am missing?

@GuiltyBystander8 13 күн бұрын

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

@jreslockify 5 ай бұрын

Or just barre the 3 strings like most savages do

@Guitarparadise650 6 ай бұрын

Wrong way to play A chords 😅

@josephbentley6591 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@Sacchaindian007 9 ай бұрын

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

@raymondtorres593 Жыл бұрын

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

@DavidByler-zh5ik 8 күн бұрын

They don't friggin fit damn it🤬🤬🤬

@jeffreymoffitt8116 5 ай бұрын

Not for beginners

@barnishgaremomin2399 Жыл бұрын

thanks for teaching me I was confused

@randallbundy108 2 жыл бұрын

Not correct

@majeedaldoori5348 Жыл бұрын

I donot like this position

@OnePlusGaming11 Ай бұрын

U talk tooo much

@x13roger80 Жыл бұрын

Nope

@joshuakell6668 Жыл бұрын

The Waffle House has found its new host

@elsabug6769 11 ай бұрын

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

@vancoronavirus9566 Жыл бұрын

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

@justinguitar Жыл бұрын

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