Em chord on ukulele
E Minor. Notes: E, G and B.
How to play Em
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Em
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as Emin and E-.
Keys that use Em
More E chords
All E ukulele chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Em chord?
Em (E minor) is made of three notes: E (root), G (minor third) and B (perfect fifth).
How do you play Em on ukulele?
The easiest Em is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is Em hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between Em and E?
Only the third changes. E major uses a major third and sounds bright; E minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is Em in?
Em belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the iii chord), D major (as the ii chord), G major (as the vi chord), E minor (as the i chord), A minor (as the v chord) and B minor (as the iv chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.