Chords in the Key of E major

The key of E major has 4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯). Its chords are E · F♯m · G♯m · A · B · C♯m · D♯dim, and most songs are built around E · A · B · C♯m.

Chords in E major

Degree	Chord	Type
I	E	major
ii	F♯m	minor
iii	G♯m	minor
IV	A	major
V	B	major
vi	C♯m	minor
vii°	D♯dim	diminished
V7	B7	dominant 7th — often used instead of V

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Chords in the key of E major — guitar chord charts for E, F#m, G#m, A, B, C#m, D#dim — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

I–V–vi–IV (the pop progression)

E B C♯m A

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vi–IV–I–V (emotional ballad)

C♯m A E B

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I–vi–IV–V (50s progression)

E C♯m A B

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Canon progression (Pachelbel)

E B C♯m G♯m A E A B

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Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 2 + D major shapes → sounds in E major
Capo on fret 4 + C major shapes → sounds in E major
Capo on fret 7 + A major shapes → sounds in E major

Related keys and scales

Relative key: C# minor — same key signature.

A half step up: F major · a half step down: Eb major

Scales: E major scale · E major pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of E major?

The diatonic chords of E major are E, F#m, G#m, A, B, C#m, D#dim. Most songs revolve around E, A, B, C#m, and B7 shows up often too.

How can I play in E major more easily on guitar?

It's an easy key you can play with open chords. With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 2 + D major shapes, capo 4 + C major shapes, capo 7 + A major shapes.

How many sharps or flats does E major have?

4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯). Its relative key, C# minor, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to E major?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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