Construction
E Add 4 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = E, G♯, A, B
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| A | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| B | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| G♯ | black | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| A | white | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| B | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on E, index finger (2) on G♯, middle finger (3) on A, little finger (5) on B.
Left hand: little finger (5) on E, middle finger (3) on G♯, index finger (2) on A, thumb (1) on B.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the E Add 4 is the tonic (I) chord of E Major, whose key signature has 4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).
F♯C♯G♯D♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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Chords in the Key of E Major
These are the triads built on each degree of E Major:
E Add 4 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E Add 4 chord on piano?
The E Add 4 chord contains the notes E – G♯ – A – B. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.