How do you play the E 3 chord?

To play the E 3 chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: E (Perfect unison) and G# (Major third). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the E 3 chord.

What notes are in the E 3 chord?

The E 3 chord consists of 2 notes: E and G#. These notes together form the E 3 chord.

What intervals make up the E 3 chord?

The E 3 chord contains the following intervals from its root note (E): E (Perfect unison) and G# (Major third).

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The E 3 chord consists of the E (Perfect unison) and G# (Major third) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a E 3 chord

How to play the E 3 chord

Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add G# (Major third) — 4 semitones above E
Press all 2 notes simultaneously to sound the E 3 chord