E Major Guitar Chord

Notes: E - G# - B

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th

E

Standard

E

7×
A Shape (Fret 7)

How to Play E

  1. 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string
  4. 4Play the low E, B, high E strings open

About Major Chords

Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.

E Major on Other Instruments

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Progressions with E Major

I - V - vi - IV

Key of E

EBC#mA

I - IV - V

Key of E

EAB

vi - IV - I - V

Key of E

C#mAEB

I - vi - IV - V

Key of E

EC#mAB

Other E Chords

EmE7Emaj7Em7EdimEaugEm6Esus2Esus4Eadd9E6E9

Other Major Chords

CC#DEbFF#GAbABbB