Chords in the key of E Major
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I E
ii F sharp minor
iii G sharp minor
IV A
V B
vi C sharp minor
vii° D sharp diminished
Seventh chords in E Major
The four-note version of each chord, richer and jazzier. Tap ▶ to hear it.
I E major seven
ii F sharp minor seven
iii G sharp minor seven
IV A major seven
V B seven
vi C sharp minor seven
vii° D sharp minor seven flat five
Progressions in E Major
I – V – vi – IV
EBC sharp minorA
ii – V – I
F sharp minorBE
Notes and intervals
| 1 | E | Root |
| 2 | F sharp | Major 2nd |
| 3 | G sharp | Major 3rd |
| 4 | A | Perfect 4th |
| 5 | B | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | C sharp | Major 6th |
| 7 | D sharp | Major 7th |
About the E Major scale
The E Major scale is built from E – F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯. It has a natural third and seventh that make it feel settled and complete, and you will hear it in anthems, pop hooks, hymns and anything that should feel uplifting and stable.
Related scales
Major in other keys
C Major D flat Major D Major E flat Major F Major G flat Major G Major A flat Major A Major B flat Major B Major
Other scales on E
What do the colors mean?
Every note has its own fixed color, laid out around the circle of fifths. Once you know the colors, chords and scales turn into patterns you can recognize at a glance.
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