185 - Master the A Major Chord: From Basics to Advanced Techniques
- S1E185
- 28:38
- June 7th 2024
In this episode, we deep dive into the A major chord, a staple for many songs and a fundamental chord for all guitar players.
I take you through various ways to play the A chord and provide tips for mastering it, including hand positioning and common mistakes to avoid.
I also share a list of popular songs that use the A chord, giving listeners the opportunity to put their learning into practice.
For those looking to take their skills to the next level, I discuss advanced techniques such as sus chords, and inversions, and even introduce a bit of music theory.
To help you along, there's also a downloadable sheet with additional A chord shapes.
So get ready to challenge yourself and enhance your guitar repertoire with the versatile and essential A major chord!
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