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