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E chord on guitar

Explore the E shape, notes, sound and practical use on guitar.

DETECTED CHORD
E

Major

EA♭B
SHAPE022100
BASS NOTEE
CHORD DEGREES
E1A♭3B5
OTHER VOICINGS
016-string string fretboardTap OPEN to toggle open string / mute · Frets 1–12
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E1
B2
G3
D4
A5
E6

E is shown on the fretboard

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02UNDERSTAND THE SOUNDWhat this chord feels like
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Major harmony with root position.

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Use this comfortable guitar voicing to support the groove and leave space for the other instruments.

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