{"id":22722,"date":"2024-09-27T15:50:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T10:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/?p=22722"},"modified":"2025-04-23T13:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:17:11","slug":"a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Play the E Major Chord on Piano"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#What_is_the_E-Major_chord\" >What is the E-Major chord?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#How_Chords_Are_Built\" >How Chords Are Built?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#The_E-major_scale_and_Its_Chord_Functions\" >The E-major scale and Its Chord Functions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#Finger_Positions_for_the_E_Major_Chord_on_Piano\" >Finger Positions for the E Major Chord on Piano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#Finger_Positions_-_How_to_Practice_E_Major_Chord_Piano\" >Finger Positions - How to Practice E Major Chord Piano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#E_Major_Chord_Piano_Inversions\" >E Major Chord Piano Inversions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#Why_Learn_Inversions\" >Why Learn Inversions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#How_to_Practice_E_Major_Chord_Inversions_Piano\" >How to Practice E Major Chord Inversions Piano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#E_Major_Family_Chords\" >E Major Family Chords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#E_Major_Chord_Progressions_on_Piano\" >E Major Chord Progressions on Piano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#Practice_Tips_for_the_E_Major_Chord\" >Practice Tips for the E Major Chord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-play-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The E major chord on piano is one of the simplest when it comes to piano lessons. It produces a bright and happy sound, perhaps the reason why it&#8217;s very common in many upbeat music genres. However, playing the E major piano chord is not just about pressing three keys but involves knowing the interior structure of the chord, how inversions are produced, and how it can musically be used in a chord progression. In this tutorial, we are going to cover the E major chord in depth\u2014from basic finger arrangement to related chords and important practice tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"archive\" data-elementor-id=\"22180\" class=\"elementor elementor-22180\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-698c25e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"698c25e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1cf0616f\" data-id=\"1cf0616f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-86e32ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"86e32ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-451755d8\" data-id=\"451755d8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b70558 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"13b70558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22184\" alt=\"Demo banner Piano Classes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes.webp 680w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes-300x35.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c43e2ba elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c43e2ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Piano-Demo-mobile-banner.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22185\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-e-major-chord\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_E-Major_chord\"><\/span><strong>What is the E-Major chord?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Underneath it all, the E major chord is a triad\u2014that is, a three-note combination of E, G#, and B\u2014which are derived from the E major scale: E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, and D#. In order to make a major chord, we take the root, the major third, and the perfect fifth from that scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This combination creates a bright and consonant sound that is typical for a major chord. Here&#8217;s the breakdown of how these intervals work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Root:<\/strong> E\u2014the note that anchors the chord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major third:<\/strong> G#, four half-steps from E.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perfect fifth:<\/strong> B, seven half-step transpositions from E.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s the way these three notes relate to one another that gives the E major piano chord a some of its unique sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-chords-are-built\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Chords_Are_Built\"><\/span><strong>How Chords Are Built?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major and minor chords are constructed by stacking thirds, which means with a root note you then add notes above it at either three or four half steps. For a major chord like E major:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From E to G# is a span of four half-steps, that is, a major third.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G# to B is three half-steps (a minor third).<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These three intervals together form the major chord structure. If you understand this, then the other major chords will be much easier to learn by following the same pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-e-major-scale-and-its-chord-functions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_E-major_scale_and_Its_Chord_Functions\"><\/span><strong>The E-major scale and Its Chord Functions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, let&#8217;s take a look at the scale from which this chord is derived before diving into playing the E major chord. The E major scale on piano provides the foundation upon which the chord is built but also knowing this scale will help with knowing chord progressions and other <a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/introduction-to-piano-chords-learn-piano-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>piano chords<\/strong><\/a> in the key of E major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Here are the E major scale piano notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>E (root)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>F# (major second)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G# (major third)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A (perfect fourth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B (perfect fifth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C# (major sixth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D# (major seventh)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s a very important scale, since many of the chords that are harmonically related to E major are built from these notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finger-positions-for-the-e-major-chord-on-piano\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finger_Positions_for_the_E_Major_Chord_on_Piano\"><\/span><strong>Finger Positions for the E Major Chord<\/strong> <strong>on Piano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The efficient playing of chords on the piano involves the proper placement of your fingers. Proper placement of the fingers will permit cord changes that are smooth, thereby allowing fluidity in your playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finger positions for the right hand:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thumb (1): E<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle finger (3): G#<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinky: B (5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left Hand Finger Positions:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pinky (5): E<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle finger: 3: G#<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thumb (1): B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These positions make sure your hand can be spread across the keys comfortably, in addition to the fact that you use the strongest fingers of all to play the chord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finger-positions-how-to-practice-e-major-chord-piano\"><strong>Finger Positions &#8211; How to Practice<\/strong> <strong>E Major Chord Piano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s best to start slow, especially if you are still adjusting to playing chords. First, practice pressing each note individually before you press all three together. This way, you are making sure each note is clearly heard. In time, you should be able to press the notes simultaneously without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"archive\" data-elementor-id=\"22180\" class=\"elementor elementor-22180\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-698c25e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"698c25e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1cf0616f\" data-id=\"1cf0616f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-86e32ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"86e32ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-451755d8\" data-id=\"451755d8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b70558 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"13b70558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22184\" alt=\"Demo banner Piano Classes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes.webp 680w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes-300x35.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c43e2ba elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c43e2ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Piano-Demo-mobile-banner.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22185\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people with smaller hands, this stretch between the middle and pinky fingers can be a bit tough; with a lot of practice, though, they will become easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-e-major-chord-piano-inversions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E_Major_Chord_Piano_Inversions\"><\/span><strong>E Major Chord Piano Inversions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chord inversions help add a great deal of variety and fluidity to your chord playing. When you invert a chord, you simply reorder its content of notes so that, although the chord sounds a little different, its core identity is preserved. Here are two inversions of the E major chord, plus the root position:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Root Position: E &#8211; G# &#8211; B: E is the low note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Inversion (G# &#8211; B &#8211; E): G# is the lowest note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Inversion: B &#8211; E &#8211; G#: The B is the lowest voice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"archive\" data-elementor-id=\"22180\" class=\"elementor elementor-22180\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-698c25e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"698c25e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1cf0616f\" data-id=\"1cf0616f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-86e32ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"86e32ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-451755d8\" data-id=\"451755d8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b70558 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"13b70558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22184\" alt=\"Demo banner Piano Classes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes.webp 680w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Piano-Classes-300x35.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c43e2ba elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c43e2ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Piano-Demo-mobile-banner.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22185\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-learn-inversions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Learn_Inversions\"><\/span><strong>Why Learn Inversions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You really get to take good advantage of inversions when you are switching between chords. This is because your playing inversions, instead of always always in root position, makes the movement between chords smoother and faster.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Table of E Major Inversions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Inversion<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Right Hand Finger Positions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Left Hand Finger Positions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Root Position<\/strong><\/td><td>E &#8211; G# &#8211; B<\/td><td>1 &#8211; 3 &#8211; 5<\/td><td>5 &#8211; 3 &#8211; 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1st Inversion<\/strong><\/td><td>G# &#8211; B &#8211; E<\/td><td>1 &#8211; 2 &#8211; 5<\/td><td>5 &#8211; 3 &#8211; 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2nd Inversion<\/strong><\/td><td>B &#8211; E &#8211; G#<\/td><td>1 &#8211; 3 &#8211; 5<\/td><td>5 &#8211; 3 &#8211; 1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-practice-e-major-chord-inversions-piano\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Practice_E_Major_Chord_Inversions_Piano\"><\/span><strong>How to Practice E Major Chord Inversions<\/strong> <strong>Piano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with the E major chord in root position, then play the 1st and 2nd inversions. Create a progression\u2014forward and backward\u2014with these inversions. When you feel ready, practice using these inversions in your favorite songs that contain E major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-e-major-family-chords\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E_Major_Family_Chords\"><\/span><strong>E Major Family Chords<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chords don&#8217;t exist in isolation. More often than not, they show up with their relatives in some kind of progression. E major is part of the E major family of chords\u2014those chords created from the notes of the E major scale. Here are those chords, which often show up together in songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the family chords of E major:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Chord Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Chord Notes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Chord Quality<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E Major<\/td><td>E &#8211; G# &#8211; B<\/td><td>Major<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F# Minor<\/td><td>F# &#8211; A &#8211; C#<\/td><td>Minor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G# Minor<\/td><td>G# &#8211; B &#8211; D#<\/td><td>Minor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A Major<\/td><td>A &#8211; C# &#8211; E<\/td><td>Major<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B Major<\/td><td>B &#8211; D# &#8211; F#<\/td><td>Major<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C# Minor<\/td><td>C# &#8211; E &#8211; G#<\/td><td>Minor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D# Diminished<\/td><td>D# &#8211; F# &#8211; A<\/td><td>Diminished<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-e-major-chord-progressions-on-piano\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E_Major_Chord_Progressions_on_Piano\"><\/span><strong>E Major Chord Progressions<\/strong> <strong>on Piano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get a better sense of the E major chord, you want to hear it in context. Chord progressions are the harmonic function of chords played simultaneously, sounding and constructing the harmony of a song. The following are some common E major chord progression on piano. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Progression Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Chord Progression<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>I-IV-V<\/strong><\/td><td>E &#8211; A &#8211; B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>I-vi-IV-V<\/strong><\/td><td>E &#8211; C#m &#8211; A &#8211; B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ii-V-I<\/strong><\/td><td>F#m &#8211; B &#8211; E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>I-V-vi-IV<\/strong><\/td><td>E &#8211; B &#8211; C#m &#8211; A<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-tips-for-the-e-major-chord\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Tips_for_the_E_Major_Chord\"><\/span><strong>Practice Tips for the E Major Chord<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Begin with A Good Posture<\/strong><br>Sit at the piano correctly before you start to play: wrists up, fingers arched, arms relaxed. Good posture at the piano avoids fatigue, injury, and can allow your hands to play chords smoothly together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Slower<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>When learning a new chord, you want to take your time so as not to rush through your playing. Accuracy sounds better. Play a perfect E major chord by letting each note ring clearly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Play E Major Songs<\/strong><br>One of the best ways to learn a chord is to actually use one in your real music-making. Try plugging these chords into songs that use the E major chord. You will be reinforcing knowledge in a fun way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Inversions<\/strong><br>Practice switching between root position and the inversions as you play through progressions. This will help with your technical ability but will also give you an idea about how the chord fits into a variety of harmonic contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common chord everyone needs to learn: major chords in E. Whether you are a player starting from scratch or an intermediate player, it is important to know the structure, the positions of the fingers, inversions, and chord family accumulated in knowledge of this chord. With minimal consistent practice, along with a few tips provided in this tutorial, you will find the E major chord is second nature to your fingers; indeed, you will master playing with confidence in any style of music. With regular practice  you can easily ace this E major piano chord. But if you are struggling in any point consulting with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/online-piano-classes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">piano experts<\/a><\/strong> is advisable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full carnatic-desktop\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&amp;text=&amp;source=&amp;data=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/free-trial-piano-class-banner-music-master.webp\" alt=\"free-trial-piano-class-banner-music-master\" class=\"wp-image-22529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/free-trial-piano-class-banner-music-master.webp 745w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/free-trial-piano-class-banner-music-master-300x91.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image carnatic-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&amp;text=&amp;source=&amp;data=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/piano-free-trial-class-banner-for-mobile-music-master-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/piano-free-trial-class-banner-for-mobile-music-master-1.webp 413w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/piano-free-trial-class-banner-for-mobile-music-master-1-217x300.webp 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The E major chord on piano is one of the simplest when it comes to piano lessons. 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