E Piano Chord

The E chord is a major triad built on the root note E. It contains the notes E, G#, B.

How to play E

EBEG#

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
E
Quality
Major triad
Notes (intervals)
E (Root), G# (M3), B (P5)
Number of notes
3

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Master one chord at a time. Once E feels natural, try the Em chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.