E chord on Balalaika – Folk (CEG)
in Folk (CEG) tuning
E
Major
Notes:E · G# · B
Piano Left hand Right hand
Fingerings (3)
E shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 4 4 | 1 1 1 | E G# B | easy · barre on fret 4 | |
| 8 7 9 | 2 1 3 | G# B E | medium | |
| 8 0 4 | 2 – 1 | G# E B | hard |
The E chord (Major) is built from the notes E, G#, B. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Folk (CEG) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the E chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | E |
| 3 | 4 | G# |
| 5 | 7 | B |
More E chords
Other roots
See E in another tuning
What notes make up the E chord?
E is a Major chord built from the notes E, G#, B.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.