# E major Guitar Chord

> The E major major chord, built from the root (E major), major third G♯, and perfect fifth B, delivers a bright, harmonious sound that feels resolved and complete. Its balanced structure makes it the foundation of Western harmony, widely used across all genres to convey joy, strength, and stability. With G♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of E major.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E
- Notes: E, G♯, B
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B)
- Mood: happy, bright, stable, uplifting
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Classical, Country
- Playable shapes: 96

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 2 2 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp/422400)
- Shape 2: 4 2 2 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp/422404)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 6 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp/xx6454)
- Shape 4: 4 -1 6 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp/4x6400)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 6 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp/xx6400)
- Shape 6: 4 -1 6 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp/4x6450)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 6 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp/xx6450)
- Shape 8: -1 11 9 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major/g-sharp/xb9990)

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