E Ukulele Chord Chart
Notes: E - G# - B
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th
E
Quick answer
The E ukulele chord is played as 1-4-0-2 from G to A and uses the notes E, G#, B.
- Fret pattern
- 1-4-0-2
- Chord notes
- E, G#, B
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
How to Play E on Ukulele
Standard tuning: G-C-E-A
- 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
- 3Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the C string
- 4Play the E string open
About Major Chords
Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.
Chords in the Key of E Major
Common ukulele chords in the key of E major are E, F#m, G#m, A, B, C#m, D#dim. Use these to build progressions around the E chord.
E Major Ukulele Chord FAQ
What notes are in the E Major ukulele chord?
The E Major ukulele chord uses the notes E, G#, B.
How do you play E on ukulele?
Play the E ukulele chord with the 1-4-0-2 fret pattern from G to A in standard G-C-E-A tuning. Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the C string Play the E string open
What is the formula for E Major?
The E Major formula is 1 - 3 - 5: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th.
What chords are in the key of E major on ukulele?
Common ukulele chords in the key of E major are E, F#m, G#m, A, B, C#m, D#dim.