Help with root chord

1. How do you work out the root of A chord?
2. Can you play A chord without the root note?
3. Do you have to start on the root chord?
4. Can you omit the root of A chord?

How do you work out the root of A chord?

Root position chord: In a root position chord, the root is the lowest note played. For instance, an F major triad in root position will have an F as its lowest note. The other chord tones—the major third (an A note) and the fifth (a C note)—will sound above that low F.

Can you play A chord without the root note?

Even though we are allowed to omit the root note in a chord, if you're playing in a band often the bass player will play the root note. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with just leaving it out. ... In short, Rootless Chord Voicings are played as follows: For Major and minor chords play: 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th.

Do you have to start on the root chord?

You still don't necessarily need to start on the root chord, but, whatever chord is played first in your progression has the prime spot, so playing the root chord first in a progression is certainly a very good way to establish its home.

Can you omit the root of A chord?

Omitting the Root

Like the fifth, the root is essentially inert and does not contribute any interest to the sound of the chord. ... For example, omitting the root from a Cmaj7 chord (C, E, G, B) would leave us with the notes E, G and B, which is the same as an E minor triad.