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The E major chord on piano
E major is built from E, G♯, B. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the E major chord?
The E major chord is made up of E, G♯, B.
Notes & intervals
| E | Root |
| G♯ | Major third |
| B | Perfect fifth |
How to play it
Right hand
1-3-5
Left hand
5-3-1
Black keys: 1
Which keys use the E major chord?
E major occurs naturally in these keys: V of A major, IV of B major, III of C♯ minor, I of E major, VII of F♯ minor, VI of G♯ minor.
How it sounds
A major chord sounds bright and settled — the sound most ears call "happy."