E major chord progressions

8 common progressions in E major — click any chord to see fingerings.

I–IV–V

Rock, country, blues

Bright, triumphant

EI AIV BV

I–V–vi–IV

Pop, rock

Uplifting, anthemic

EI BV C#mvi AIV

I–vi–IV–V

Doo-wop, '50s pop, R&B

Nostalgic, sweet

EI C#mvi AIV BV

ii–V–I

Jazz, bossa nova

Sophisticated, smooth

F#m7ii7 B7V7 Emaj7Imaj7

I–IV–V7

Blues, rock, country

Bluesy, driving

EI AIV B7V7

I–iii–IV–V

Pop, folk

Hopeful, forward-moving

EI G#miii AIV BV

I–V–vi–iii–IV

Classical, baroque-pop

Stately, flowing

EI BV C#mvi G#miii AIV

IV–I–V–vi

Pop, indie

Upbeat, carefree

AIV EI BV C#mvi

E minor progressions

E minor

Major progressions in other keys

C C#D D#E F F#G G#A A#B

About E major progressions

The key of E major is one of the most common keys for guitar. The progressions above cover the most popular harmonic patterns used in rock, pop, country, and folk. Click any chord to see multiple fingering options on the fretboard.