E Piano Chord

The E major chord (E) is made of the notes E, G♯ and B. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5.

Tap the keyboard to hear E.

Notes in E

Note	Formula	Interval from root
E	1	root
G♯	3	major 3rd
B	5	perfect 5th

How to play E on piano

Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
Left hand: fingers 5-3-1

Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).

E inversions

root position: E

E – G♯ – B · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1

1st inversion: E/G#

G♯ – B – E · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1

2nd inversion: E/B

B – E – G♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1

Other names for E

E is also written as Emaj, EM.

Keys that contain E

E major (E is the I chord)
A major (E is the V chord)
B major (E is the IV chord)
C♯ minor (E is the III chord)
F♯ minor (E is the VII chord)
G♯ minor (E is the VI chord)

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