E major chord
How to play E on the piano: the 3 notes, where they sit on the keyboard, fingering and inversions.
Eroot
G♯major 3rd
B5th
- Symbol
- E
- Notes
- E – G♯ – B
- Formula
- R – 3 – 5
- Fingering
- RH 1–3–5 · LH 5–3–1
The E major chord is made of E – G♯ – B (formula R – 3 – 5). With the right hand use fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb, middle, little finger); with the left hand use 5, 3 and 1.
E inversions
The same notes in a different order. Tap a keyboard to hear each one.
Root position
E – G♯ – B
1st inversion
G♯ – B – E
2nd inversion
B – E – G♯