Lesson series
A-shape Movable Chords
Master the second set of movable chord shapes learned by most guitarists.
About the A shape
The A shape is usually the second movable chord shape guitarists learn, after the E shape. It's named after the familiar open A chord.
The A-shape has its root on the fifth string, compared to the E-shape which has its root on the sixth string.
Lessons
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A-shape Major Chord
The movable major chord with a root on the fifth string.
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A-shape Minor Chord
The movable minor chord shape with a root on the fifth string.
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A7-shape Chord
The movable dominant seventh shape with a root on the fifth string.
Related material
Series: A-shape Scales In development
Practice scales musically around A-shape chords, landing chord tones on downbeats.