Emaj Guitar Chords Explained | E Major

E maj position 1 guitar chord diagram

The Emaj chord is composed of the Root, Major Third, and Perfect Fifth

Name variations for this chord:

E Major
E Maj
E M
E Major Triad
Emaj

The notes in the Emaj chord are E, G#, and B

Learn some cool strumming patterns for practicing this chord.

E maj chord Notes:

EG#B

Chord Formula:

1

b2

2

b3

3

4

b5

5

#5

6

b7

7

How To Play The E Major chord on guitar

Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.

If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

Position 1
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E maj position 14 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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E maj position 22 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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E maj position 5 guitar chord diagram

Position 4
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E maj position 12 guitar chord diagram

Position 5
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E maj position 16 guitar chord diagram

Position 6
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E maj position 8 guitar chord diagram

Position 7
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E maj position 18 guitar chord diagram

Position 8
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E maj position 15 guitar chord diagram

Position 9
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E maj position 17 guitar chord diagram

Position 10
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E maj position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 11
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E maj position 11 guitar chord diagram

Position 12
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E maj position 19 guitar chord diagram

Position 13
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E maj position 21 guitar chord diagram

Position 14
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E maj position 7 guitar chord diagram

Position 15
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E maj position 13 guitar chord diagram

Position 16
BarreOpen

E maj position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 17
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E maj position 6 guitar chord diagram

Position 18
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E maj position 9 guitar chord diagram

Position 19
BarreOpen

E maj position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 20
BarreMovable

E maj position 4 guitar chord diagram

Position 21
BarreMovable

E maj position 10 guitar chord diagram

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