Guitar Chords: The A Chords

Key:
• Verticle lines are strings.
• Horizontal lines are frets.
• The double line at the top is the nut.

• The numbers at the top of each diagram are suggested fingerings.
• 0 on top means that string is played open
• The red Vs point to the lowest sounding roots.
• X at the top represents a string that is not played
• Curved lines in the fingering area indicate a barre (one finger holding down multiple strings).
• The dots are where you put your fingers.
• Hollow dots are alternate notes for the same chord.
• x on the string means that it should be blocked, usually with the finger on the next lowest string.

Color code:
Red = root or 1^st.
Dark Yellow = 2^nd.
Green = 3^rd.
Greenish Blue = 4^th.
Blue = 5^th.
Pink = 6^th.
Purple = 7^th.

Minors and majors are not distinguished by color, but they are predictable: Minor chords receive both minor thirds and minor sixths. Sevenths are minor unless otherwise specified.