E major
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E major (or the key of E) is a major scale based on E, consisting of the pitches E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, and D♯. Its key signature has four sharps. Its relative minor is C-sharp minor and its parallel minor is E minor. Its enharmonic equivalent, F-flat major, has six flats and the double-flat B, which makes it impractical to use.
Quick Facts Relative key, Parallel key ...
Relative key | C-sharp minor |
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Parallel key | E minor |
Dominant key | B major |
Subdominant | A major |
Component pitches | |
E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D♯ |
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The E major scale is: