E major Chord
E major is the major triad built on E — the bright, stable sound of E major.
Notes in the E major chord
E major contains E — G♯ — B. E major is the major triad built on E — the bright, stable sound of E major.
How to play E major
Open the chord finder above to see E major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.
E major in songs
E major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see E major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.
FAQs
What's the difference between E major and Em chords?
The third note changes. E major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.
What scale does E major come from?
E major sits naturally in E major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.
Are there easier guitar voicings for E major?
Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.