E major
Notes, signature and the chords of the key
E major uses 4 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯). Its relative minor is D♭ minor. The scale is E – F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯.
| Degree | Chord | Root frequency |
|---|---|---|
| I | E major | 329.63 Hz |
| ii | F♯ minor | 369.99 Hz |
| iii | G♯ minor | 415.30 Hz |
| IV | A major | 440.00 Hz |
| V | B major | 493.88 Hz |
| vi | C♯ minor | 554.37 Hz |
| vii° | D♯ diminished | 622.25 Hz |
Tonic note page: E4. Matching scale page: E major scale.
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E major questions
How many sharps or flats are in E major?
4 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯).
What is the relative minor of E major?
D♭ minor, which shares this signature.
Are these chord qualities for the harmonic minor?
No. Minor keys on this page use the natural minor, so the v chord is minor. Harmonic and melodic minor are a later batch.