Eadd4
Added · E root
Eadd4
A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound.
0 st4 st5 st7 st
Notes in Eadd4
ERoot
G#3rd
A5th
B7th
E is the most natural guitar key — open strings resonate. Dominant in blues, rock, and metal.
Identify the Chord Quality on E
Each chord below is played on E. Listen and identify whether you heard Eadd4, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Eadd4 Chord
The Eadd4 chord is a add 4 chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G#, A, B — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound. Practising the Eadd4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.