E# Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Hendrix Tuning

Short answer: E# is a E# Major chord with the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. In Hendrix tuning, there are 27 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♯

2,4,4,3,2,2 (134211)
x,x,4,3,2,2 (xx3211)
x,9,11,11,11,9 (x12341)
x,9,8,6,7,6 (x43121)
x,x,4,6,7,6 (xx1243)
x,x,x,11,11,9 (xxx231)
x,x,4,3,2,6 (xx3214)
2,x,4,3,2,2 (1x3211)
2,4,4,3,2,x (13421x)
x,x,4,3,2,x (xx321x)
x,9,x,6,7,6 (x3x121)
2,x,4,3,2,6 (1x3214)
x,x,4,6,x,6 (xx12x3)
x,9,x,11,11,9 (x1x231)
x,9,8,6,7,x (x4312x)
x,9,11,11,11,x (x1234x)
2,x,x,3,2,2 (1xx211)
2,x,4,3,2,x (1x321x)
2,1,x,3,2,x (21x43x)
2,1,x,x,2,2 (21xx34)
2,x,x,3,2,6 (1xx213)
x,9,x,6,x,6 (x2x1x1)
2,x,4,6,x,6 (1x23x4)
2,x,x,3,2,x (1xx21x)
2,1,x,x,2,x (21xx3x)
2,x,x,x,2,6 (1xxx12)
2,x,x,6,x,6 (1xx2x3)

Quick Summary

  • The E# chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯
  • In Hendrix tuning, there are 27 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 Hendrix tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E# on Guitar?

To play E# on in Hendrix tuning, use one of the 27 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 Hendrix tuning, there are 27 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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