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How do you play the A chord on guitar?

Left Hand Fingers and Frets

* Index Finger – 2nd Fret, 2nd String (B string)

* Middle Finger – 2nd Fret, 3rd String (G string)

* Ring Finger – 2nd Fret, 4th String (D string)

* Pinky Finger – Not Used

Right Hand Fingers and Technique

* Hold pick with thumb between first and second knuckle.

* Index and middle finger of the left hand rest gently on the strings (not fretting them).

* Strum all six strings with a downstroke.

If your strings do not sound clearly when strummed, ensure all 4 fingers on your fretting hand are fully pressing the strings down onto the fretboard.

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