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The lowest sounding note on standard guitar must be E, and the lowest sounding chord, Em. But a D chord can accompany lower notes even though the chord itself sounds higher. An effective answer to this question needs to address the OP's misunderstanding that a chord can be "lower" than another.
- What key is lower than E major?
- What is the lowest chord on a guitar?
- What is the lowest sounding pitch of a chord?
What key is lower than E major?
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| Key signature | Major key | Minor key |
|---|---|---|
| F♯, C♯ | D major | B minor |
| F♯, C♯, G♯ | A major | F♯ minor |
| F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯ | E major | C♯ minor |
| F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯ | B major | G♯ minor |
What is the lowest chord on a guitar?
The root note is the first note in a chord. On guitar, this is usually the lowest sounding note in a chord.
What is the lowest sounding pitch of a chord?
6.3 Inverted Triads
An inverted triad does not have the root as the lowest note. It is important to distinguish between root and bass. The root of a chord is the lowest note when the notes are stacked in thirds. The bass is the lowest note, which might be the root, third, or fifth.
