# E major

> E contains E, G#, B. This is a Major fingering with its primary shape starting around fret 1.

## Quick facts

- Symbol: E
- Notes: E, G#, B
- Quality: Major
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Base fret: 1

## Primary fingering

| String | Fret | Finger |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| low E | 0 | — |
| A | 2 | 2 |
| D | 2 | 3 |
| G | 1 | 1 |
| B | 0 | — |
| high e | 0 | — |

## Machine-readable notes

- Canonical page: https://openguitarchords.com/chords/e
- Site href: https://openguitarchords.com/chords/e