E (Major)

E · Ab · B · 3 notes

Chord

Formula: R – 3 – 5

E R

Ab 3

B 5

Bass note: E

The E chord is a major chord built on E. It consists of the notes E, Ab, B (scale degrees R, 3, 5).

Major chords are built from a major 3rd (4 semitones) stacked with a minor 3rd (3 semitones), producing a bright, stable sound.

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