E chord
E major
C4
E
G#
B
C5
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Notes
- ER
- G#3
- B5
Formula: R – 3 – 5
E inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position E
C4
E
G#
B
C5
1st inversion E/G#
C4
G#
B
C5
E
2nd inversion E/B
C4
B
C5
E
G#
More E chords
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FAQ
What notes are in the E chord?
The E major chord (E) has 3 notes: E, G# and B.
How do you play E on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G# and B, starting from E. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major chord?
R – 3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7).