Guitar Chords In The Key Of E Major

Learn guitar chords in the key of E major with this simple guide.

What chords are in the key of E Major?

There are seven chords in the key of E Major:

E Major – F# Minor – G# Minor – A Major – B Major – C# Minor – D# Diminished

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E major scale notes

There are seven notes in the F major scale:

E-F#-G#-A-B-C#-D#

Chord shapes in the key of E major

E Major

Open E Major Chord

F# Minor

F# Minor Guitar Chord

G# Minor

G# Minor guitar chord

A Major

Open A Major Chord
A major Open Chord

B Major

Standard B Major Shape

C# Minor

C# Minor Guitar Chord

D#/Eb Diminished

Eb Diminished Guitar Chord

7th guitar chords in the key of E major (chart)

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