The E Major chord is a fundamental chord in music, consisting of three notes: E, G#, and B. It is built on the root note E, with the G# being the major third and the B being the perfect fifth. This chord is commonly used in various music genres, including rock, pop, and classical. To play the E Major chord on a guitar, you typically place your fingers on the first fret of the G string, the second fret of the A string, and the second fret of the D string. Strumming all six strings produces a bright and uplifting sound characteristic of major chords.