E major chord (E)
E has 3 notes: E G# B. Its formula is 1 3 5.
| Degree | 1 | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | E | G# | B |
How to play E on guitar
Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.
E shape
Open position
D shape
Fret 2
C shape
Fret 4
A shape
Fret 7
G shape
Fret 9
E shape
Fret 12