E Ukulele
Learn the E Major (E) chord on ukulele: notes (E, G♯, B), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.
Quick answer
E contains E, G♯, B. A bright, stable foundation used across nearly every style.
Positions
Main shape
- 4 string G
- Fret 1 · finger 1
- 3 string C
- Fret 4 · finger 3
- 2 string E
- ○
- 1 string A
- Fret 2 · finger 2
Position 2
- 4 string G
- Fret 4 · finger 1
- 3 string C
- Fret 4 · finger 1
- 2 string E
- Fret 4 · finger 1
- 1 string A
- ×
Position 3
- 4 string G
- ×
- 3 string C
- Fret 8 · finger 3
- 2 string E
- Fret 7 · finger 1
- 1 string A
- Fret 7 · finger 2
Notes
- ERoot
- G♯Major 3rd
- BPerfect 5th
Intervals
Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in E?
E · G♯ · B
Which scales contain every note in E?
E Major · E Major Pentatonic · E Mixolydian
The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.