0 2 2 1 0 0
E major
Notes: E · G# · B
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Common shapes (5)
x x 2 4 5 4
x 7 6 4 5 4
x 7 9 9 9 7
12 11 9 9 9 12
Other shapes (50)
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0 7 6 x 0 0
0 2 2 4 0 4
0 x 6 4 0 0
0 7 6 4 0 0
0 2 2 1 0 4
0 7 6 9 0 0
0 11 9 9 0 0
0 7 6 x 0 7
0 x 6 4 0 4
0 x 6 4 5 0
0 7 6 4 0 4
0 7 6 4 5 0
About E major
The notes of E major are E (root), G# (major third) and B (perfect fifth). Its interval formula is 1 – 3 – 5. Its major third gives it a cheerful, open character, the most common in pop, rock and folk.
E major has 5 common voicings, based on the E, D, C, A and G shapes of the CAGED system. The viewer also shows 50 more voicings, from easiest to hardest.