GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

E Guitar Chord

The E chord is a E major chord containing E, A♭, B.

How to play the E chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

E
Recommended shape0 · 2 · 2 · 1 · 0 · 0
E××
Position near fret 40 · x · x · 4 · 0 · 4
E6fr××
Position near fret 60 · x · 6 · x · 0 · 0

Notes in the E chord

E · A♭ · B

Practising the E chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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