A Major Guitar Arpeggio — Half Step Down

A Major in Half Step Down — Notes and Intervals

Notes: A, C#, E

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P

Formula: 2W-WH

Number of notes: 3

Tuning: Half Step Down (Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb)

Also known as: M, ^, , maj

The A Major arpeggio contains 3 notes (A, C#, E). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each arpeggio shape and pattern on 6-string guitar — Half Step Down. Practice ascending and descending from the root note across all strings to learn the sound of this arpeggio.

Explore This Arpeggio in Other Tunings

• A Major in Standard Tuning
• A Major in Drop D
• A Major in DADGAD
• A Major in Open G
• A Major in Baritone (B Standard)
• A Major in 7-string
• A Major in 8-string
• A Major in Drop C
• A Major in Drop B
• A Major in Open D
• A Major in Open E
• A Major in Open A
• A Major in Double Drop D
• A Major in Open C

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