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E Chords

28 chords starting on E. Click any chord to see notes, diagrams, and progressions.

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E is the lowest standard root on guitar and the foundation of rock, blues, and heavy metal. Its open-position power chord drives songs like "Back in Black" and "Smoke on the Water." E minor is equally essential, offering a dark, brooding quality used throughout rock and classical music.

Key popularity

Top 5Top key for guitar(Top key tier)Moderate for piano(Moderate tier)rockbluesmetal

The lowest open-position guitar key — essential for rock and blues Songs in E

E major4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯)E minor1 sharp (F♯)
Practice E chordsEar TrainingKey ExplorerAll chordsE Pentatonic

Scales from E

E MajorW-W-H-W-W-W-H
7 notes7 diatonic chords
E Minor PentatonicW+H-W-W-W+H-W
5 notes5 diatonic chords
E BluesW+H-W-H-H-W+H-W
6 notes6 diatonic chords
IVA28↓ fifth
IE28
VB28↑ fifth

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Qualities

Root learning path and chord relationship explorer — this section loads when it scrolls into view.

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E chords FAQ

How many E chords are there?

There are 28 E chords on ChordLookup, including Major, Minor, Dominant 7, Major 7, Minor 7 and more.

What notes are in the E major chord?

The E major chord consists of the notes E, G#, B.

What types of E chords can I learn?

You can learn 28 E chord types including major, minor, 7th, suspended, diminished, and augmented chords. Each chord page shows guitar diagrams, piano voicings, and music theory.