When moving between major chord positions on the E9 neck, the knee lever that lowers the ‘E’s a half step can often go overlooked…

However, using the E lowers is a great and simple way to create major chords that are often found in helpful positions – especially when moving between diatonic chords in a key using the number system.

The major chords created by using the E lowers can act as a substitute for the A+F pedal/lever combination that creates major chords three frets above the open position. This relationship is depicted in the chord charts below.

These charts display C, F, and G major chords using the E lower lever, both individually and in relation to other positions for the chords…

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The ‘E’ designates using the knee lever that lowers that string a half step. The ‘F’ designates using the knee lever that raises that string a half step.

Each number in a symbol represents that note’s fret position, just like in tablature. Click on an image for an enlarged view…

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C Major Chords

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F Major Chords

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G Major Chords

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For more tabs, chord charts, and scale diagrams, click below…

Pedal Steel Tabs, Charts, and Scale Diagrams