Em7 chord on piano
E Minor Seventh. Notes: E, G, B and D.
How to play Em7
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G, B and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Em7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G · B · D1st inversion
G · B · D · E2nd inversion
B · D · E · G3rd inversion
D · E · G · BNotes 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 piano?
Play E, G, B and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Em7?
Root position: E G B D. 1st inversion: G B D E. 2nd inversion: B D E G. 3rd inversion: D E G B.
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.