E Major Chord (E)

A full, powerful open chord using all six strings — the shape behind most barre chords.

Finger positions

low E (6th): open; A (5th): fret 2 (finger 2); D (4th): fret 2 (finger 3); G (3rd): fret 1 (finger 1); B (2nd): open; high E (1st): open

Tip

This shape moved up the neck (with a barre) becomes F, G and every other major barre chord.

Songs that use E

• Folsom Prison Blues — Johnny Cash

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