A#/A chord on guitar
A Sharp Major Over A, also written Bb/A. Notes: A#, D and F.
How to play A#/A
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open A and D strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A#/A
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as A#maj and A#M. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C## and E#; C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use A#/A
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Questions
What notes are in the A#/A chord?
A#/A (A sharp major over A) is made of three notes: A# (root), D (major third) and F (perfect fifth). The slash means A is played as the lowest note.
How do you play A#/A on guitar?
The easiest A#/A is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is A#/A hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between A#/A and A#m?
Only the third changes. A# major uses a major third and sounds bright; A# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is A#/A in?
A#/A belongs to 6 keys: E flat major (as the V chord), F major (as the IV chord), B flat major (as the I chord), C minor (as the VII chord), D minor (as the VI chord) and G minor (as the III chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.