A#/E chord on guitar
A Sharp Major Over E, also written Bb/E. Notes: A#, D and F.
How to play A#/E
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play A#/E
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 1
HardNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as A#maj and A#M. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C## and E#; C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use A#/E
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Questions
What notes are in the A#/E chord?
A#/E (A sharp major over E) is made of three notes: A# (root), D (major third) and F (perfect fifth). The slash means E is played as the lowest note.
How do you play A#/E on guitar?
The easiest A#/E is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is A#/E hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between A#/E and A#m?
Only the third changes. A# major uses a major third and sounds bright; A# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is A#/E in?
A#/E belongs to 6 keys: E flat major (as the V chord), F major (as the IV chord), B flat major (as the I chord), C minor (as the VII chord), D minor (as the VI chord) and G minor (as the III chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.