SCALE · MAJOR
E Major Scale
The E Major scale contains 7 notes: E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D#. It has a bright, resolved, joyful character. Also known as Ionian.
Notes
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Intervals
| Degree | Note | Interval | Quality | Half steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | 1 | Perfect Unison | 0 |
| 2 | F# | 2 | Major 2nd | 2 |
| 3 | G# | 3 | Major 3rd | 4 |
| 4 | A | 4 | Perfect 4th | 5 |
| 5 | B | 5 | Perfect 5th | 7 |
| 6 | C# | 6 | Major 6th | 9 |
| 7 | D# | 7 | Major 7th | 11 |
Relative minor
E Major shares its key signature with C# Minor — they contain the same seven notes but center on different tonics.
Diatonic chords
These are the seven chords built on each scale degree of E Major. They form the harmonic vocabulary of any song in this key.
Drill E Major until it's instinct
Practice E Major in Build the Scale.
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