Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E fifth over G

Intervals 1P-5P

Relative Minor C#m

Notes G, E, B

Aliases E5

How to play the E5/G Chord

The E5/G is a fundamental unknown chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the E fifth over G is built using the 1P, 5P intervals. In the key of E Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the E5/G chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

E → B → C#m → A

vi-IV-I-V

C#m → A → E → B

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to E helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

E F#m G#m A B C#m D#dim

7ths

Emaj7 F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7 B7 C#m7 D#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Pentatonic Major Minor Major Blues Minor Blues Melodic Minor Harmonic Minor Bebop Dorian Lydian Mixolydian Phrygian Ionian Pentatonic Mixolydian Pentatonic Ritusen

* 15 scales found containing the notes G, E, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the E5/G chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 67, 64, 71

Frequencies (Hz)

391.99543598174927, 329.6275569128699, 493.8833012561241