Em7 chord on guitar
E Minor Seventh. Notes: E, G, B and D.
How to play Em7
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open low E, G and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 7 ways to play Em7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardFret 12 position
HardNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Emin7 and E-7.
Keys that use Em7
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Questions
What notes are in the Em7 chord?
Em7 (E minor seventh) is made of four notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth) and D (minor seventh).
How do you play Em7 on guitar?
The easiest Em7 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is Em7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is Em7 in?
Em7 belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the iii7 chord), D major (as the ii7 chord), G major (as the vi7 chord), E minor (as the i7 chord), A minor (as the v7 chord) and B minor (as the iv7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.