Everything you need to know about A Major

Welcome to our online resource on the key of A Major. Here, you’ll find all you need to know about the circle of fifths and chords in the key of A Major. Learn how to construct chords and melodies to craft beautiful music in this key.

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About A Major

A Major is a key of great beauty and power. Its bright and uplifting sound is made up of a combination of the notes A, B, C#, D, E, F#, and G#. It is often used as the key of choice for ballads and love songs, as well as folk and country music. The key of A Major is also a popular choice for jazz and blues, and it is often used as a base for improvisation.

Songs in the key of A Major

Three Little Birds

Bob Marley & The Wailers

You Don't Know How It Feels

Tom Petty

Chords in the key of A Major

A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m, G#°

Sharps and flats

3 Sharps (F#, C#, G#)

A Major relative minor

F# Minor