E Major (Open) Chord

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Learn how to play the E Major Open chord on the guitar. A major chord is a triad (three note chord) built with the root, third and fifth intervals. The open shape for the E Major chord is played with a different fingering to the corresponding barre chord shape. You can use either depending on which makes things easier for transitioning to the chords after and before.
E Major Open

Notes (low string to high string)

E B E G# B E
Intervals (low string to high string)
R 5 R 3 5 R

What does the E Major (Open) chord sound like?

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What are the intervals in the E Major (Open) chord?

The E Major Open chord is a major chord so the intervals in the chord are:
R 3 5

What are the notes in the E Major (Open) chord?

The notes in the E Major Open chord are:
E G# B

How do you play the E Major (Open) chord on the guitar fretboard?

The notes in the E Major Open chord on the fretboard from low string to high string are:
E B E G# B E
The intervals in the E Major Open chord on the fretboard from low string to high string are:
R 5 R 3 5 R
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