E major guitar chord (E)
A major chord is made of the root, the major third and the perfect fifth. It is the backbone of most songs: a clear, stable, bright sound.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 2
Position 3 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | root |
| G♯ (G sharp) | major third |
| B | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 · E – G♯ – B
A progression with this chord
The most common progression in pop music: thousands of songs are built on these four chords.