E
E is the e major chord, spelled E – G♯ – B. the foundation triad — stable, bright, and the reference point every other chord colour is measured against.
The keys
E – G♯ – B
Practise this chord
Plug in your MIDI keyboard and let Coach Tshepho drill you on E — it plays the chord, names any wrong notes as you play, and moves you on when you nail it.
Create your free account →What's inside E
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| B | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | E4 – A♭4 – B4 |
| 1st inversion | A♭4 – B4 – E5 |
| 2nd inversion | B4 – E5 – A♭5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | E2 – B2 |
| Right (colour) | A♭4 – B4 |
Where E lives
As the I chord
E → A → B → E
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
G♭m7 → B7 → E
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put E under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
Open the Chord & Voicing Lab →Worship songs that use E
Joko Ya Hao · Joyous Celebration
Usibonile · Lusanda Beja
Hi Wena Ntsena · Mabongi
Mmelega Bophelo · Psalmist Sefako
Ngeke Ng’suke Kuwe · Mmuso Worship ft Oncemore Six
Ngizolibonga · Spirit Of Praise 6 ft Women In Praise
Wakuabudiwa · Dr Tumi
Hayi Akekho Nje Ngawe · Khaya Mthethwa
Dikgoro · Kgaogelo Kekana
Eya Le Amen · Dr Tumi
The Only Name · Mmuso Worship
Zion · Mmuso Worship ft Oncemore SixMore E chords
Em
Edim
Eaug
Esus2
Esus4
E6
Em6
E7
Emaj7
Em7
Em7♭5
Edim7
Em(maj7)
E9
Emaj9
Em9
Eadd9
E6/9
Em11
E13
E7♭9
E7♯9
E7♯5Play it over a groove
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