E guitar chord (E Major)

Symbols: M, maj

Steps: 1-3-5

Notes: E-G#-B

The E major chord is one of the most fundamental and harmonious chords in music, built from the notes E, G# and B. It features the root, major third, and perfect fifth, producing a bright and stable sound. This chord forms the backbone of countless songs across genres. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "E " chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press the G (3rd) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret using your ring finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 6th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 12th fret, covering all the strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 13th fret with your middle finger
Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Other E Chords

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