A Major – Diatonic Guitar Chords

Relative minor: F# Minor. Explore diatonic triads and jump to chord diagrams.

Chords in the Key of A Major

These are the seven diatonic chords in A Major:

  1. I: A Major
  2. ii: B Minor
  3. iii: C# Minor
  4. IV: D Major
  5. V: E Major
  6. vi: F# Minor
  7. vii°: G# Diminished

Diatonic Triads

I

A Major

Chord Diagram
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Bright and jangly open chord - Essential for folk, country, and rock

Beginner
ii

B Minor

Chord Diagram
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Your first barre chord challenge in minor - Deep, emotional sound

Intermediate
iii
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IV

D Major

Chord Diagram
xx0232

The bright and uplifting open chord - Essential for folk, rock, and pop

Beginner
V

E Major

Chord Diagram
022100

Bright, ringing open chord - Essential for rock, folk, and blues

Beginner
vi

F# Minor

Chord Diagram
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F# minor is a barre chord that requires strength and proper finger positioning

Intermediate
vii°
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Diatonic Seventh Chords

Imaj7

A Major 7

Chord Diagram
x02120

A warm major 7th chord perfect for jazz, pop, and R&B

Intermediate
ii7

B Minor 7

Chord Diagram
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A sophisticated minor 7th chord that's essential for jazz and R&B

Intermediate
iii7
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IVmaj7

D Major 7

Chord Diagram
xx0222

A bright major 7th chord that's essential for folk and country music

Intermediate
V7

E7

Chord Diagram
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A dominant 7th chord that's fundamental to blues and rock

Beginner
vi7
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viiø7
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Common Progressions

  • A - D - E - A
  • A - F#m - D - E
  • A - E - F#m - D
See progressions in A Major

Practice Flow

  • Learn diatonic chords (I–vii°) above with clean tone.
  • Practice 2–3 progressions for 3–5 minutes each.
  • Work on smooth changes with metronome 70–90 BPM.
Progressions in A MajorChord transition drillsStrumming techniques

Nashville Number System

1 2m 3m 4 5 6m 7°

Practice Tips in A Major

  • Loop A–E–F#m–D with a metronome; aim for clean changes
  • Use hybrid picking on IVmaj7–V7 for color