Need to learn how to play the E major chord on guitar? Check out the chord chart and photo below to see how to play the E chord with ease!
How to play the E Major guitar chord: Chart, Photo, and Description
To play the E Major chord, place your left hand fingers on the following strings and frets:
- Index (Finger 1): Fret 1, String 3 (G#)
- Middle (Finger 2): Fret 2, String 5 (B)
- Ring (Finger 3): Fret 2, String 4 (E)
- You can play the following open strings:
- String 6 (open low E)
- String 2 (open B)
- String 1 (open high E)
- The E chord is awesome because because string 6 (low E) is the root of the chord! Therefore, once you place your fingers on the strings you can play all six strings of the guitar with confidence knowing that each note is part of the chord.
What are the notes in an E Major chord?
The notes of the E chord are:
- E (Root)
- G# (Third)
- B (Fifth)
