Scale Reference
E Major Scale
The E major scale contains the notes E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D#. It's one of the most guitar-friendly major scales due to E being an open string, giving it a full, resonant sound across the neck.
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D#
About this scale
E major is the relative major of C# minor. With four sharps in its key signature, it sits naturally on the guitar neck | the open low E string serves as the root, giving every position a natural anchor point.
The diatonic chords of E major are E, F#m, G#m, A, B, C#m, and D#dim | giving you a rich palette of bright and emotional chord choices.
Intervals
Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Major 6th | Major 7th
See it live on the fretboard
Pick up where this chart leaves off | build patterns, add triads, change the key, and experiment freely.
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