All about the E Major chord

What notes are in the E Major chord?

The E Major chord is played out of 3 notes: E, G#, B.

How to play the E Major chord on piano?

What tones from the E Major scale are used in the E Major chord?

The E Major chord borrows 3 tones from the E Major scale: 1, 3, 5.

IIIIV
EG#B

What are the alterations in the E Major chord?

The E Major chord contains the following alterations:
  • 1 Sharp