E Major Family Chords

In the key of E Major, the family chords are built from the E Major scale, which consists of the notes E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, and D#. The key signature has four sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#), giving it a bright, bold sound. These chords are created by stacking thirds (every other note) starting from each scale degree, resulting in the diatonic chords natural to E Major.


E Major: E, G#, B
The tonic, strong and vibrant, the home base.

ii - F# minor: F#, A, C#
A softer, introspective minor chord.

iii - G# minor: G#, B, D#
Another minor chord, adding subtle depth or tension.

IV - A Major: A, C#, E
The subdominant, warm and expansive.

V - B Major: B, D#, F#
The dominant, powerful and leading back to E.

vi - C# minor: C#, E, G#
The relative minor, offering an emotional shift.

vii° - D# diminished: D#, F#, A
A tense, diminished chord, often used for transitions.