E Major Piano Chord
The fundamental chord with a bright, happy and stable sound. Forms the basis of most popular, rock, folk and classical music. Consists of three notes: the root, major third and perfect fifth.
Recommended voicing
E4 · Ab4 · B4
Notation for E chord
Other names: E major, E maj, E M
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: E major chord
Intervals and tones in E chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | Root |
| Ab | Major 3rd |
| H | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Ab4 · B4 · E5
2nd inversion
B4 · E5 · Ab5