First Position Triads for the Key of E

What do we mean by "First Position"? - What we mean is the three string versions (on the E-B-G strings) closest to the nut, of the chord set I-IV-V-vi(minor) for the key of E.

These chords are basically 3 string versions of the chords we are used to playing in the "open" position..

E - the I Chord

A - the IV Chord

B - the V Chord

C#m - the vi (relative minor)

Sample songs in E...

Strings 1-2-3 (1st position) - Keys - C - G - D - E - A

What Note is This?

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