Em chord
E minor, also written Emin, E-.
- Notes
- E G B
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Easiest
- 022000
root note · numbers are fingers · ○ open string · × don't play
3 ways to play Em
Tap a shape to hear it. Shapes read from the lowest string to the highest: numbers are frets, 0 = open, x = don't play.
- Easiest022000
Strings, low to high: E B E G B E
- no barre
- 2 fingers
- x79987
Strings, low to high: x E B E G B
- barre on fret 7
- 4 fingers
- up at fret 7
- 1 string not played
- 12-14-14-12-12-12
Strings, low to high: E B E G B E
- barre on fret 12
- 2 fingers
- up at fret 12
Easiest changes from Em
What's in Em
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G | b3 | minor third |
| B | 5 | fifth |
Other E chords
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