E Major Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the E Major scale. Relative key: C♯ Minor. Scale notes: E - F♯ - G♯ - A - B - C♯ - D♯.
The E major scale consists of E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, and D♯ with four sharps. Its diatonic triads are E major (I), F♯ minor (ii), G♯ minor (iii), A major (IV), B major (V), C♯ minor (vi), and D♯ diminished (vii°), cataloged under Camelot code 12B.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in E Major
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | E Major | E | 1 - 3 - 5 | E - G♯ - B | Brilliant open guitar resolution |
| ii | F♯ Minor | F♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | F♯ - A - C♯ | Soulful pre-dominant |
| iii | G♯ Minor | G♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | G♯ - B - D♯ | Dreamy lyrical color |
| IV | A Major | A | 1 - 3 - 5 | A - C♯ - E | Wide open chorus lift |
| V | B Major | B | 1 - 3 - 5 | B - D♯ - F♯ | Driving cadence to E |
| vi | C♯ Minor | C♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | C♯ - E - G♯ | Relative minor depth |
| vii° | D♯ Diminished | D♯dim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | D♯ - F♯ - A | Leading tone pull |
Famous Chord Progressions in E Major
Iconic rock and pop stadium progression.
Foundational blues, rock, and surf guitar progression.
Emotional Character & Production Context
Brilliant, electric, triumphant, and resonant. The natural open-string key of the electric guitar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About E Major
What chords are in the key of E major?
E, F♯m, G♯m, A, B, C♯m, and D♯dim.
What is the relative minor of E major?
C♯ minor (12A on the Camelot wheel).