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Guitar E chord diagram

E

How to play E

To play E, press fret 1 on the G string with finger 2, let low E, B, high E ring open, mute A, D.

Tips

  • Finger 2: G fret 1.
  • Mute the x strings: A, D.
  • Let these ring open: low E, B, high E.
  • Strum once, then pick strings individually to confirm everything is clean.
  • Keep your fretting fingers curved so you don’t touch adjacent strings.

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