UKULELE CHORD · MAJOR

E Ukulele

Learn the E Major (E) chord on ukulele: notes (E, G♯, B), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.

Enharmonic name: E

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 scale works with E?