E Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In Open A tuning, there are 47 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

2,0,2,3,4 (1.234)
7,0,7,7,7 (1.234)
x,0,2,3,4 (x.123)
x,x,7,7,7 (xx111)
11,0,11,10,0 (2.31.)
x,0,7,7,7 (x.123)
11,0,7,10,0 (3.12.)
7,0,11,10,0 (1.32.)
x,0,11,10,0 (x.21.)
7,0,11,10,7 (1.432)
11,0,11,7,7 (3.412)
7,0,11,7,7 (1.423)
11,0,7,7,7 (4.123)
11,0,11,10,7 (3.421)
11,0,7,10,7 (4.132)
x,x,11,10,0 (xx21.)
x,0,11,7,7 (x.312)
x,0,11,10,7 (x.321)
7,x,7,7,7 (1x111)
2,0,2,x,4 (1.2x3)
2,0,x,3,4 (1.x23)
x,0,2,x,4 (x.1x2)
7,0,x,7,7 (1.x23)
11,0,x,10,0 (2.x1.)
x,0,x,7,7 (x.x12)
11,x,7,7,7 (2x111)
11,x,11,10,0 (2x31.)
11,0,11,10,x (2.31x)
11,0,7,10,x (3.12x)
11,x,7,10,0 (3x12.)
7,x,11,10,0 (1x32.)
11,x,7,10,7 (3x121)
7,0,11,10,x (1.32x)
x,0,11,10,x (x.21x)
11,0,11,x,7 (2.3x1)
11,0,7,x,7 (3.1x2)
11,0,x,10,7 (3.x21)
7,0,11,x,7 (1.3x2)
11,0,x,7,7 (3.x12)
x,0,11,x,7 (x.2x1)
2,0,x,x,4 (1.xx2)
2,x,x,3,4 (1xx23)
11,x,x,10,0 (2xx1.)
11,0,x,10,x (2.x1x)
11,x,7,x,7 (2x1x1)
11,x,7,10,x (3x12x)
11,0,x,x,7 (2.xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In Open A tuning, there are 47 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 Open A tuning, there are 47 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on Banjo?

To play E on in Open A tuning, use one of the 47 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 Open A tuning, there are 47 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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