E 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 42 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

x,2,1,0,0 (x21..)
7,6,4,0,0 (321..)
7,6,9,0,0 (213..)
7,6,4,5,0 (4312.)
x,2,4,0,4 (x12.3)
7,6,4,5,4 (43121)
x,2,1,0,4 (x21.3)
7,9,9,9,0 (1234.)
7,6,4,0,4 (431.2)
7,6,4,0,7 (321.4)
7,9,9,9,7 (12341)
x,2,4,5,4 (x1243)
7,6,9,0,7 (214.3)
x,x,9,9,7 (xx231)
x,2,1,0,x (x21.x)
7,6,x,0,0 (21x..)
7,6,4,0,x (321.x)
7,6,4,x,0 (321x.)
7,6,4,x,4 (321x1)
x,2,x,0,4 (x1x.2)
7,x,4,5,4 (3x121)
7,6,9,0,x (213.x)
7,6,x,0,7 (21x.3)
7,6,4,5,x (4312x)
7,9,x,9,0 (12x3.)
x,2,4,x,4 (x12x3)
7,6,x,0,4 (32x.1)
7,x,4,0,4 (3x1.2)
7,9,x,9,7 (12x31)
7,x,9,9,7 (1x231)
7,6,x,5,7 (32x14)
7,9,9,9,x (1234x)
7,6,4,x,7 (321x4)
7,6,9,x,7 (214x3)
7,6,x,9,7 (21x43)
7,6,x,0,x (21x.x)
7,6,4,x,x (321xx)
7,x,4,x,4 (2x1x1)
7,x,x,0,4 (2xx.1)
7,x,x,9,7 (1xx21)
7,6,x,x,7 (21xx3)
7,9,x,9,x (12x3x)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 42 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 42 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on 5-String Guitar?

To play E on in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, use one of the 42 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 42 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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