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E Major Chord (E)
Happy, bright, and stable. The most fundamental chord in music.
DIRECT MUSICAL SPECIFICATION
The E Major chord (E) is built on the root note E with component pitches E, G#, B. Formula: [0 - 4 - 7 semitones]. Category: Major (3 tones). Primary genres: Pop, Rock, Country, Folk.
E Major Notes
E
G#
B
Notes in this chord: E - G# - B
Music Theory & Usage
How to Use It
Use as the foundation of your song, resolving point (tonic).
Semitones from Root
047
Common Genres
PopRockCountryFolkClassical