Major, first inversion chord
Level 3: Inversions
Notes: E, G♯, B · Bass note: G♯ · Open position
Also known as: E/G♯, E/G#, E over G♯, E over G#, E major over G♯, E slash G♯, E first inversion
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), E/G♯. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), E/G♯. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play E/G♯
- Place your first finger on the first fret of the G string.
- Place your second finger on the second fret of the A string.
- Place your third finger on the second fret of the D string.
- Place your fourth finger on the fourth fret of the low E string.
- Strum all six strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Play the basic chord first, then this inversion, and listen to how smoothly the bass note moves.
Chord video
Watch E/G♯, step by step
A short animation that builds the E/G♯ chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice E/G♯
Practice progression
E, E/G♯
Switch between E and E/G♯ until the changes feel smooth.