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Guitar A chord diagram

A

How to play A

To play A, press fret 2 on the D string with finger 2, let low E, A, high E ring open, mute G, B.

Tips

  • Finger 2: D fret 2.
  • Mute the x strings: G, B.
  • Let these ring open: low E, A, high E.
  • Strum once, then pick strings individually to confirm everything is clean.
  • Keep your fretting fingers curved so you don’t touch adjacent strings.

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