# How to play A major / E (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 042220 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the A major / E (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 042220). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major/e/042220

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: A major
- Display name: A/E
- Notes: A, C♯, E
- Intervals: 1 (A), 3 (C♯), 5 (E)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position
- Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 5th string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-major/e/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords