What is a e chord?

The E chord is one of the most commonly used chords in popular music. It is known as an "open chord" because there are no fingers fretting the strings on the first fret. Here is one way to play the E chord on a guitar:

- Index finger (1) is placed on the first string second fret

- Middle finger (2) is placed on the fourth string second fret

- Ring finger (3) is placed on the open sixth string (E)