Beginner Guitar Chord – The E Major Chord

E Major Guitar Chord Lesson For Beginners

This is an easy beginner chord and one of the first that most beginners learn.  You will strum all six strings with this chord.  This chord has the same shape as the A Minor Guitar Chord only its one string up.  The two chords actually sound quite nice when played together in a chord progression. Give it a try…

E Major Chord notes: E  G# B

Here is a key that will help you read the chart:

Everything on the above chart should be self explanatory, except for the last three in the third column. They may need a bit of explaining. The O, or open symbol, simply means that you do not press down on any notes on that string. The X means you do not strum that particular string. The Barre symbol means you need to barre that particular fret. When you barre a fret you are pressing down on multiple strings at the same time with one finger.

The E Major Guitar Chord is definitely one of the easiest chords to learn and play. Just be certain that you are pressing down on the strings firmly enough. Play each string one at a time to be sure that you are producing a clean sound. If any of the strings buzz or sound muted, then something is not right.

The video below will further demonstrate how to correctly play the E Major Guitar Chord.

Enjoy!

E Major Chord Video