In this lesson, I go over the standard voicings that I use to play E, A, B, and C#m. If you are brand new to playing guitar, check out my first lesson where I go over how to read chord diagrams, how to hold a guitar, and how to play your first chord.
Guitar Chords In The Key Of E Diagrams
E Chord
In this lesson, this is pretty much the only voicing of the E chord when playing in the key of e.
A Chord
For A, using three fingers is the way to play a standard A major chord, but if you let the B string ring open, it’s an A2 (the 2nd diagram). I actually prefer the A2 in many situations because it has more of an open, natural sound.
B Chord
This open variation of B is the way I typically play the chord. It’s a bit like playing a power chord.
These variations of B will also work. The 2nd and 3rd diagrams represent how to play B as a barre chord, and the final diagram is the standard B major chord.
C#m Chord
This is the way I play C#m almost every time I play the chord. It’s just like the open B chord, but moved up the fretboard two frets. You can also use one of the following variations:
Songs using these chords
- Hosanna – Brooke Fraser, Hillsong (this one uses a few more chords, but it’s in the key of E)
- Fire Fall Down – Hillsong
- Grace Like Rain – Todd Agnew
Hi Brian… Can you please put together a tutorial for “Thank YOu God for Saving Me” by Chris Tomlin & Phil Wickham. I have the music in the key of F for key board (Guitar Key of E capo 1). Youa re great at teaching and making everything come together so easily. Thanks!
Brian
Hey Brian, I am a beginner with guitar and am working on the song Buried in the Grave by All Sons and Daughters. I am not asking for you to do a tutorial on in, however I don’t want to discourage you on it either 😉 I am wanting to ask you about the B Chord. In this song I have been trying to use the bar chord that you said was the hardest variation to play(224442) and needless to say it has been very difficult for me. I just saw this tutorial and tried out your B chord variations and am not sure that they are sounding right in this song. Is there a variation of the B chord that will fit into this song, but is easier to play than that bar chord? Thanks!!!!
This is so fantastic. I get to learn all this for free? Thank you guys so much. May God bless you in Jesus name, Amen.
Thank you!
Brain than you. You are a blessing in the Kingdom of God
Thanks!
Hi Brian I’m new but I was wondering if you could do a tutorial for you you are God?
Hi Bo – I’m not familiar with that song – sorry.