Chords in the key of E major
The E major scale is E – F# – G# – A – B – C# – D#. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).
7th chords in E major
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in E major
- I–IV–VEAB
- I–V–vi–IVEBC#mA
- I–vi–IV–VEC#mAB
- vi–IV–I–VC#mAEB
- ii–V–IF#m7B7Emaj7
- 12-bar bluesE7E7E7E7A7A7E7E7
- I–V–IVEBA
- Canon progressionEBC#mAbmAEAB
Questions
What chords are in the key of E major?
The chords in E major are E, F#m, G#m, A, B, C#m and D#dim.
Which chords in E major are major and which are minor?
Major: E, A and B. Minor: F#m, G#m and C#m. D#dim is diminished.
What is the relative minor of E major?
C# minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on C#.