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Chords in the Key of E Major
E: its chords and the progressions to play.
E1
F♯2
G♯3
A4
B5
C♯6
D♯7
The key of E Major gives you seven chords from its scale. The classic loop is E – C♯m – F♯m – B7, the progression behind countless ballads, doo-wop and pop songs.
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To play
Progressions in E
The classic loop
E – C♯m – F♯m – B7
I – vi – ii – V7
The three basics
E – A – B7 – E
I – IV – V7 – I
The 7 chords of E
IE
iiF♯m
iiiG♯m
IVA
VB
viC♯m
vii°D♯dim
Key signature
4 sharps
The altered notes are F♯ G♯ C♯ D♯. E shares its key signature with C♯m, its relative minor: same notes, different home.
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