How do you play the A major chord?

To play the A major chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: A (Perfect unison), C# (Major third) and E (Perfect fifth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the A major chord.

What notes are in the A major chord?

The A major chord consists of 3 notes: A, C# and E. These notes together form the A major chord.

What intervals make up the A major chord?

The A major chord contains the following intervals from its root note (A): A (Perfect unison), C# (Major third) and E (Perfect fifth).

A major

The A major chord consists of the A (Perfect unison), C# (Major third) and E (Perfect fifth) notes.

How to play the A major chord

Find A (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add C# (Major third) — 4 semitones above A
Add E (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above A
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the A major chord

Related chords with different root

C# m(#5)

Related slash chords

C# m3/A