E# Piano Chord — Chart, Notes and Inversions
Short answer: E# is a E# Major chord containing the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. It has 3 inversions. Use the diagrams below to learn each voicing on the keyboard.
Also known as: E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major
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How to Play E# on Piano
E#, E#M, E#Δ, E#maj, E#Major
Notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯
E#, E#M, E#Δ, E#maj, E#Major (1st inversion)
Notes: G♯♯, B♯, E♯
E#, E#M, E#Δ, E#maj, E#Major (2nd inversion)
Notes: B♯, E♯, G♯♯
Quick Summary
- The E# chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯
- It has 3 inversions, each rearranging the same notes
- Also written as: E#M, E#Δ, E# maj, E# Major
- Use the keyboard diagrams above to see exact finger positions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E# chord on piano?
E# is a E# Major chord. It contains the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯. On piano, play these notes simultaneously to sound the chord.
How do you play E# on piano?
To play E# on piano, press the keys E♯, G♯♯, B♯ together. The root position uses these exact notes. There are 3 inversions available, each rearranging the same notes in a different order.
What notes are in the E# chord?
The E# chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯.
What are the inversions of E#?
E# has 3 inversions. Each inversion rearranges the notes so a different note is at the bottom. The root position starts with the root note, the first inversion moves it to the top, and so on.
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♯.