Guitar Chords in the Key of E Major

This post will discuss some of the chords that fall within the key of E Major on your guitar. This is a key area of study for guitarists especially if you one day plan on playing with other musicians.

Basic Chords in the Key of E

Below are some basic chords that you will find in the Key of E Major. There are more chords in the key of E that we will cover below, but let’s study some of the easier ones first. Click each link below and it will take you to a separate lesson on how to play that particular chord. Lessons include chord charts.

E Major, F#m, G#m, A Major, B Major, C#m, B7

These are your basic guitar chords in the key of E Major. Now lets move on to some extended chords. These will become more advanced as we move on.

Extended Chords in the Key of E Major

So now that you have been introduced to some of the easier chords in the key of E Major, lets cover some more advanced chords in this key.  Remember to click each hyperlinked chord below to reach a lesson on how to play that particular chord.

7Th Chords

Emaj7, F#m7, G#m7, Amaj7, C#m7

9th Chords

B9, F#m9, Amaj9

Well there you go.  You now know 15 chords that fall within the key of E Major.

As I said above, be sure to click each link to reach a lesson on how to play each chord.  I hope you enjoyed this lesson.

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