Key of E major
E major has 4 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯). The notes of the scale are E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯ and D♯, and its relative minor is C♯ minor.
E major scale
EF♯G♯ABC♯D♯
Chords in E major
With sevenths
Common progressions
- PopEIBVC♯mviAIV
- 50sEIC♯mviAIVBV
- Rock and bluesEIAIVBVEI
- JazzF♯miiBVEIEI
- BalladC♯mviAIVEIBV
Related keys
Relative key: C♯ minor
Common questions
What chords are in the key of E major?
E, F♯m, G♯m, A, B, C♯m and D♯°. With sevenths: Emaj7, F♯m7, G♯m7, Amaj7, B7, C♯m7 and D♯m7(♭5).
How many sharps or flats does E major have?
4 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯).
What is the relative minor of E major?
C♯ minor. Both keys use the same notes and the same key signature.
What are the notes of the E major scale?
E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯ and D♯.