Em7 chord on ukulele

E Minor Seventh. Notes: E, G, B and D.

Em7 ukulele chord diagram, open position1Db72B5GDEB
Open position · Easy

How to play Em7

  1. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  3. Let the open G and E strings ring.
  4. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Em7

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Em7 ukulele chord, open position1Db72B5GDEB

Open position

Easy
Em7 ukulele chord, barre at fret 43fr2B52ER1Gb33Db7BEGD

Barre at fret 4

Medium
Em7 ukulele chord, barre at fret 77fr1Db71Gb31B51ERDGBE

Barre at fret 7

Hard
Em7 ukulele chord, barre at fret 109fr1ER3B52Db72Gb3EBDG

Barre at fret 10

Hard

Notes and theory

Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh

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

minor seventh chords in every key

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 ukulele?

The easiest Em7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open G and E strings ring.

Is Em7 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.