E major key signature
E major has 4 sharps: F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯. Its relative minor is C♯ minor. The chart below shows the key signature on the treble staff — free to print or download.
What is in the E major key signature?
E major has 4 sharps: F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯. Every F, C, G… of that letter is played sharp throughout the piece, unless cancelled by a natural sign.
How to read it
- Look at the accidentals. E major shows 4 sharps straight after the clef: F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯.
- Name the key from the last accidental. For a sharp key, the last sharp is the seventh note of the scale — go up one semitone to find the key (the last sharp here is D♯).
- Find the relative minor. E major shares this key signature with C♯ minor, its relative minor.
See how it fits with every other key on the circle of fifths(or fill in a blank circle of fifths from memory), learn the notes on the treble clef, or read the guide toreading sheet music.
E major key signature — frequently asked questions
How many sharps or flats does E major have?
E major has 4 sharps: F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯.
What is the relative minor of E major?
C♯ minor is the relative minor of E major — it uses the same key signature.
Is the E major key signature chart free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no sign-up.