E Major Chord

E Level 1: The Campfire

E Major (E) is built from the notes E, Ab, B. Its intervals are Root — Major 3rd — Perfect 5th. Bright, stable, and resolved. The major triad is the sound of certainty and arrival — warm and complete. It feels like home.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 E
Major 3rd 4 Ab
Perfect 5th 7 B

What does e major chord sound like?

Bright, stable, and resolved. The major triad is the sound of certainty and arrival — warm and complete. It feels like home.

E Major Chord in music

The quintessential rock and blues key. "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix, and "Back in Black" by AC/DC all live in E major or its modes.

How to recognise e major chord by ear

Major is the baseline. It sounds "normal" and bright. If a chord feels sunny, open, and settled, it's most likely major. Train yourself to feel the wide, bright third.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 1: The Campfire .

Practice tip

E major is the most resonant chord on guitar (all six strings can ring). On piano, it has a bright, assertive character. Compare E major to Eb major — just one semitone apart, but E feels brighter and more cutting. This brightness comes from the sharp-key context.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a E Major chord?
E Major (E) contains three notes: E, Ab, B. The intervals are Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise E Major by ear?
Major is the baseline. It sounds "normal" and bright. If a chord feels sunny, open, and settled, it's most likely major. Train yourself to feel the wide, bright third. Practice identifying E Major in ChordFrog's Level 1 (The Campfire).
What level is E Major in ChordFrog?
E Major is introduced at Level 1: The Campfire. This is the starting level with white-key major triads.

Other E chords

E Minor Chord E Diminished Chord E Augmented Chord E Sus2 Chord E Sus4 Chord

All Major Chords chords

C Major Chord D♭ Major Chord D Major Chord E♭ Major Chord F Major Chord F♯ Major Chord G Major Chord A♭ Major Chord A Major Chord B♭ Major Chord B Major Chord

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