E Major Ukulele 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.
Strings
1–4–0–2
Other names for the E chord
Other names: E major, Emaj, EM
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: E major chord
Notes and intervals in the E chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | Root |
| G# | Major 3rd |
| B | Perfect 5th |
All variations
Open
1–4–0–2
Open
4–4–4–2
Fret 4
4–4–4–7
Fret 7
9–8–7–7