In this lesson series, we explore the key of E Major and its relative minor key, C#, including their primary and secondary chords, as well as a selection of common chord progressions.
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6 August 2026
Key Signatures - E Major
In this lesson series, we explore the key of E Major and its relative minor key, C#, including their primary and secondary chords, as well as a selection of common chord progressions.
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Key Signatures - E Major and C Sharp Minor
E Major (or the key of E) is a major scale based on E, with the pitches E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, and D#. Its key signature has four sharps: F#, C#, G# and D#. Its relative minor is C-sharp minor, and its parallel minor is E minor.
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Primary Chords - E Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For E Major the primary chords are: E, A, B and B7.
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Secondary Chords - E Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For E Major the secondary chords are: F#m, G#m and C#m.
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Common Chord Progressions for the Key of E
Common chord progressions for the key of E. Using the primary and seconday chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of E.
