E# Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in e-a#-b-e-b-b Tuning

Short answer: E# is a E# Major chord with the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. In e-a#-b-e-b-b tuning, there are 30 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♯

1,2,1,5,1,1 (121311)
5,2,1,1,1,1 (321111)
1,x,1,5,1,1 (1x1211)
5,x,1,1,1,1 (2x1111)
1,2,1,5,1,x (12131x)
5,2,1,1,1,x (32111x)
1,2,1,5,x,1 (1213x1)
1,2,x,5,1,1 (12x311)
5,2,1,1,x,1 (3211x1)
5,2,x,1,1,1 (32x111)
5,2,1,1,x,x (3211xx)
1,x,1,5,1,x (1x121x)
5,x,1,1,1,x (2x111x)
1,2,1,5,x,x (1213xx)
5,2,x,1,1,x (32x11x)
1,x,x,5,1,1 (1xx211)
5,x,1,1,x,1 (2x11x1)
5,x,x,1,1,1 (2xx111)
1,x,1,5,x,1 (1x12x1)
1,2,x,5,1,x (12x31x)
5,2,x,1,x,1 (32x1x1)
1,2,x,5,x,1 (12x3x1)
5,x,1,1,x,x (2x11xx)
1,x,1,5,x,x (1x12xx)
1,x,x,5,1,x (1xx21x)
5,x,x,1,1,x (2xx11x)
1,x,x,5,x,1 (1xx2x1)
5,x,x,1,x,1 (2xx1x1)
1,2,x,5,x,x (12x3xx)
5,2,x,1,x,x (32x1xx)

Quick Summary

  • The E# chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯
  • In e-a#-b-e-b-b tuning, there are 30 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 e-a#-b-e-b-b tuning, there are 30 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E# on Guitar?

To play E# on in e-a#-b-e-b-b tuning, use one of the 30 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 e-a#-b-e-b-b tuning, there are 30 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♯.