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 29 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major

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How to Play E# on 5-String Guitar

E#, E#M, E#Δ, E#maj, E#Major

Notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯

3,0,3,2,1 (3.421)
3,0,3,5,1 (2.341)
3,0,3,5,6 (1.234)
3,3,7,5,6 (11423)
3,0,7,5,6 (1.423)
x,x,3,2,1 (xx321)
x,8,7,5,6 (x4312)
x,8,10,10,10 (x1234)
3,3,3,2,x (2341x)
3,0,3,x,1 (2.3x1)
3,0,x,2,1 (3.x21)
3,0,3,5,x (1.23x)
3,3,x,2,1 (34x21)
3,x,3,2,1 (3x421)
3,3,7,5,x (1132x)
3,0,x,5,1 (2.x31)
3,0,7,5,x (1.32x)
3,3,7,x,6 (113x2)
3,0,x,5,6 (1.x23)
3,3,x,2,6 (23x14)
3,x,7,5,6 (1x423)
x,8,7,5,x (x321x)
x,8,10,x,10 (x12x3)
3,3,x,2,x (23x1x)
3,0,x,x,1 (2.xx1)
3,3,7,x,x (112xx)
3,0,x,5,x (1.x2x)
3,x,x,2,1 (3xx21)
3,x,7,5,x (1x32x)

Quick Summary

  • The E# chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 29 voicings available
  • Also written as: E#M, E#Δ, 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 29 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 29 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 29 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 E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯.

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