I remember those days like it was yesterday.

The A major chord can be tricky to start with but not impossible.

You need to cram your fingers together as much as possible so that they can all fit on the 2nd fret.

Here is how I teach people to play the chord (in the beginning), with finger two on the 2nd fret of the D string, finger one on the 2nd fret of the G string and finally finger three on the 2nd fret of the B string.

If you have strong fingers, (I have hands like a bunch of bananas!) then try barring the A, which is achieved by playing with the pad of the 1st finger across the D,G, B string, Don't play the two E strings.

This is also great for later on as it free's the other fingers up, allowing you to be creative, I love to play the blues and I use this to my advantage.

Can you play a A minor? this is easier as not all three fingers are needed on the same fret.


I wish you luck, if you keep on plugging away and asking when you get stuck you will get it!

As for practice view it the same as taking a multi vit, take a little each day rather than 7 once a week.


All the best.

Rob