E Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Irish Tuning

Short answer: E is a E Major chord with the notes E, G♯, B. In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major

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How to Play E on Mandolin

E, EM, EΔ, Emaj, EMajor

Notes: E, G♯, B

x,x,x,x,x,7,6,9 (xxxxx213)
x,x,x,x,x,7,9,6 (xxxxx231)
x,x,x,2,x,2,6,2 (xxx1x121)
x,x,x,2,x,2,2,6 (xxx1x112)
x,x,x,2,2,x,2,6 (xxx11x12)
x,x,x,2,2,x,6,2 (xxx11x21)
x,x,x,x,7,x,6,9 (xxxx2x13)
x,x,x,x,7,x,9,6 (xxxx2x31)
x,x,6,2,x,2,2,x (xx21x11x)
x,x,6,2,2,x,2,x (xx211x1x)
x,x,2,2,x,2,6,x (xx11x12x)
x,x,2,2,2,x,6,x (xx111x2x)
x,x,6,2,x,2,x,2 (xx21x1x1)
x,x,6,2,2,x,x,2 (xx211xx1)
x,x,2,2,2,x,x,6 (xx111xx2)
x,x,2,2,x,2,x,6 (xx11x1x2)
x,x,6,x,7,x,9,x (xx1x2x3x)
x,x,9,x,7,x,6,x (xx3x2x1x)
x,x,9,x,x,7,6,x (xx3xx21x)
x,x,6,x,x,7,9,x (xx1xx23x)
x,9,6,x,7,x,9,x (x31x2x4x)
x,9,9,x,7,x,6,x (x34x2x1x)
x,9,9,x,x,7,6,x (x34xx21x)
x,9,6,x,x,7,9,x (x31xx24x)
x,x,9,x,x,7,x,6 (xx3xx2x1)
x,x,6,x,7,x,x,9 (xx1x2xx3)
x,x,6,x,x,7,x,9 (xx1xx2x3)
x,x,9,x,7,x,x,6 (xx3x2xx1)
x,9,x,x,x,7,6,9 (x3xxx214)
x,9,6,x,7,x,x,9 (x31x2xx4)
x,9,x,x,7,x,9,6 (x3xx2x41)
x,9,6,x,x,7,x,9 (x31xx2x4)
x,9,9,x,x,7,x,6 (x34xx2x1)
x,9,x,x,7,x,6,9 (x3xx2x14)
x,9,x,x,x,7,9,6 (x3xxx241)
x,9,9,x,7,x,x,6 (x34x2xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The E chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B
  • In Irish tuning, there are 36 voicings available
  • Also written as: EM, EΔ, E maj, E Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E chord on Mandolin?

E is a E Major chord. It contains the notes E, G♯, B. On Mandolin in Irish tuning, there are 36 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E on Mandolin?

To play E on in Irish tuning, use one of the 36 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 Mandolin?

In Irish tuning, there are 36 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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