Emaj Guitar Chords Explained | E Major
![E maj position 1 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-1.png)
The Emaj chord is composed of the Root, Major Third, and Perfect Fifth
Name variations for this chord:
- E Major
- E Maj
- E M
- E Major Triad
- Emaj
The notes in the Emaj chord are E, G#, and B
This chord is built on the E major scale.
E maj chord Notes:
EG#B
Chord Formula:
How To Play The E Major chord on guitar
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Position 1
Movable
![E maj position 14 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-14.png)
Position 2
Movable
![E maj position 22 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-22.png)
Position 3
Movable
![E maj position 5 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-5.png)
Position 4
Movable
![E maj position 12 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-12.png)
Position 5
Open
![E maj position 16 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-16.png)
Position 6
Open
![E maj position 8 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-8.png)
Position 7
Open
![E maj position 18 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-18.png)
Position 8
Movable
![E maj position 15 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-15.png)
Position 9
Open
![E maj position 17 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-17.png)
Position 10
Open
![E maj position 1 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-1.png)
Position 11
BarreMovable
![E maj position 11 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-11.png)
Position 12
BarreMovable
![E maj position 19 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-19.png)
Position 13
Open
![E maj position 21 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-21.png)
Position 14
BarreMovable
![E maj position 7 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-7.png)
Position 15
BarreMovable
![E maj position 13 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-13.png)
Position 16
BarreOpen
![E maj position 3 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-3.png)
Position 17
BarreMovable
![E maj position 6 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-6.png)
Position 18
BarreMovable
![E maj position 9 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-9.png)
Position 19
BarreOpen
![E maj position 2 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-2.png)
Position 20
BarreMovable
![E maj position 4 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-4.png)
Position 21
BarreMovable
![E maj position 10 guitar chord diagram](https://fachordscdn-16d90.kxcdn.com/static/chords/images/e/maj/e-maj-pos-10.png)
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C maj | D maj | E maj | F maj | G maj | A maj | B maj | C#maj | D#maj | F#maj | G#maj | A#maj
E maj guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.