The E Major Chord

The E Major Chord

 
 

In the E major chord Notice that the 2nd and 3rd finger stay the same as the E minor Chord. The E major chord adds our first finger to the 3rd string on the first fret.

The E Major chord contains the open 6th string (E), the 2nd fret on the 5th string (B), the 2nd fret on the 4th string (E), and the 1st fret on the 3rd string (G#), the open 2nd string (B), and open 1st string (E).

How to Play the E Major Chord

  • Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.

  • Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.

  • Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.

 
 
 
 

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