E# Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B (7-String) Tuning

Short answer: E# is a E# Major chord with the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 4 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 Guitar

E#, E#M, E#Δ, E#maj, E#Major

Notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯

x,6,6,x,x,4,3 (x34xx21)
x,3,6,x,x,4,6 (x13xx24)
6,6,x,x,x,4,3 (34xxx21)
6,3,x,x,x,4,6 (31xxx24)

Quick Summary

  • The E# chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯
  • In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 4 voicings available
  • Also written as: E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E# chord on Guitar?

E# is a E# Major chord. It contains the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. On Guitar in Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 4 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E# on Guitar?

To play E# on in Drop B (7-String) tuning, use one of the 4 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 Guitar?

In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 4 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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