E Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Kapo 2 Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 27 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

2,2,2,2,4 (11112)
x,2,2,2,4 (x1112)
2,2,2,6,4 (11132)
2,2,2,6,0 (1234.)
x,2,2,6,4 (x1132)
x,2,2,6,0 (x123.)
x,x,7,6,7 (xx213)
x,x,11,9,0 (xx21.)
2,2,x,2,4 (11x12)
2,2,2,x,4 (111x2)
2,2,2,6,x (1112x)
x,2,2,x,4 (x11x2)
2,2,x,6,0 (12x3.)
2,2,x,6,4 (11x32)
x,2,2,6,x (x112x)
7,x,7,6,7 (2x314)
11,x,11,9,0 (2x31.)
11,x,7,9,7 (3x121)
11,x,7,9,0 (3x12.)
7,x,11,9,0 (1x32.)
2,x,x,2,4 (1xx12)
2,2,x,x,4 (11xx2)
2,2,x,6,x (11x2x)
2,x,x,6,0 (1xx2.)
11,x,x,9,0 (2xx1.)
11,x,7,x,7 (2x1x1)
11,x,7,9,x (3x12x)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In Kapo 2 tuning, there are 27 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 Kapo 2 tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on Banjo?

To play E on in Kapo 2 tuning, use one of the 27 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 Kapo 2 tuning, there are 27 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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