E 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 25 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major

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How to Play E on 5-String Guitar

E, EM, EΔ, Emaj, EMajor

Notes: E, G♯, B

2,2,2,1,0 (2341.)
x,x,2,1,0 (xx21.)
2,2,6,4,0 (1243.)
2,2,6,4,5 (11423)
x,7,6,4,0 (x321.)
x,7,6,9,0 (x213.)
x,7,6,4,5 (x4312)
x,7,9,9,9 (x1234)
2,2,x,1,0 (23x1.)
2,x,2,1,0 (2x31.)
2,2,2,1,x (2341x)
2,2,6,4,x (1132x)
2,2,6,x,0 (123x.)
x,7,6,x,0 (x21x.)
2,x,6,4,0 (1x32.)
2,2,6,x,5 (113x2)
2,2,x,1,5 (23x14)
2,x,6,4,5 (1x423)
x,7,6,4,x (x321x)
x,7,9,x,9 (x12x3)
2,x,x,1,0 (2xx1.)
2,2,x,1,x (23x1x)
2,2,6,x,x (112xx)
2,x,6,x,0 (1x2x.)
2,x,6,4,x (1x32x)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 25 voicings available
  • Also written as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E chord on 5-String Guitar?

E is a E Major chord. It contains the notes E, G♯, B. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 25 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on 5-String Guitar?

To play E on in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, use one of the 25 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 5-String Guitar?

In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 25 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.