A Ukulele
Learn the A Major (A) chord on ukulele: notes (A, C♯, E), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.
Quick answer
A contains A, C♯, E. A bright, stable foundation used across nearly every style.
Positions
Main shape
- 4 string G
- Fret 2 · finger 2
- 3 string C
- Fret 1 · finger 1
- 2 string E
- ○
- 1 string A
- ○
Position 2
- 4 string G
- ×
- 3 string C
- Fret 4 · finger 1
- 2 string E
- Fret 5 · finger 3
- 1 string A
- Fret 4 · finger 2
Position 3
- 4 string G
- Fret 9 · finger 1
- 3 string C
- Fret 9 · finger 1
- 2 string E
- Fret 9 · finger 1
- 1 string A
- ×
Notes
- ARoot
- C♯Major 3rd
- EPerfect 5th
Intervals
Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in A?
A · C♯ · E
Which scales contain every note in A?
A Major · A Major Pentatonic · A Mixolydian
The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.