E chord on Octave Mandolin

in Standard (GDAE) (G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E) tuning

11112EEBBEG#
E
Major
Notes:E · G# · B
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Piano Left hand Right hand
EEEBG#

The E chord (Major) is built from the notes E, G#, B. Below are playable fingerings for Octave Mandolin 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.

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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.