E Major Scale
The E Major scale contains the notes E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D♯. Its key signature has 4♯.
E Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of E Major
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | F♯ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | G♯ | Mediant | M3 |
| 4 | A | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | B | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | C♯ | Submediant | M6 |
| 7 | D♯ | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of E Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the E Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in E Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | E – A – B – E |
| I – V – vi – IV | E – B – C♯m – A |
| ii – V – I | F♯m – B – E |
| I – vi – IV – V | E – C♯m – A – B |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E Major scale?
The E Major scale consists of the notes E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D♯.
How many sharps or flats does E Major have?
The key signature of E Major has 4♯.
What is the relative key of E Major?
The relative key of E Major is C♯ Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of E Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of E Major are E, F♯m, G♯m, A, B, C♯m, D♯dim.
