E Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in F# Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In F# tuning, there are 32 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major

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How to Play E on Banjo

E, EM, EΔ, Emaj, EMajor

Notes: E, G♯, B

x,3,2,1,3 (x3214)
x,x,2,1,3 (xx213)
x,3,5,6,7 (x1234)
x,7,5,6,3 (x4231)
2,3,2,1,x (2431x)
2,x,2,1,3 (2x314)
2,3,x,1,3 (23x14)
x,3,2,1,x (x321x)
5,3,2,1,x (4321x)
2,3,5,1,x (2341x)
5,3,2,x,3 (421x3)
2,3,5,6,x (1234x)
2,3,5,x,3 (124x3)
5,3,2,6,x (3214x)
5,x,2,1,3 (4x213)
2,x,5,1,3 (2x413)
2,x,5,6,3 (1x342)
5,x,2,6,3 (3x142)
5,3,x,6,7 (21x34)
5,3,5,x,7 (213x4)
5,7,5,x,3 (243x1)
5,7,x,6,3 (24x31)
x,3,5,x,7 (x12x3)
x,7,5,x,3 (x32x1)
2,3,x,1,x (23x1x)
5,3,2,x,x (321xx)
2,3,5,x,x (123xx)
2,x,x,1,3 (2xx13)
2,x,5,x,3 (1x3x2)
5,x,2,x,3 (3x1x2)
5,3,x,x,7 (21xx3)
5,7,x,x,3 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In F# tuning, there are 32 voicings available
  • Also written as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E chord on Banjo?

E is a E Major chord. It contains the notes E, G♯, B. On Banjo in F# tuning, there are 32 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on Banjo?

To play E on in F# tuning, use one of the 32 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E chord?

The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B.

How many ways can you play E on Banjo?

In F# tuning, there are 32 voicings for the E chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G♯, B.

What are other names for E?

E is also known as EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G♯, B.

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