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E Minor 7 Chord on Guitar
- Em7
- E · G · B · D
- Open chord
Open. Open Em with the D on the 2nd string. Lifting all fingers but the one on string 5 also gives Em7.
E minor 7, written Em7, is a minor seventh chord: a minor chord with a flat seventh, smoother and less dark than plain minor. The open shape uses 3 fingers on 6 strings.
How to play Em7, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 5 at the 2nd fret.
- Put your middle finger on string 4 at the 2nd fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 2 at the 3rd fret.
- Strum all six strings.
More ways to play Em7
Notes in E minor 7
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G | ♭3 | minor third |
| B | 5 | fifth |
| D | ♭7 | flat seventh |
Formula: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
Questions about Em7
What notes are in Em7?
E, G, B and D. Those are the 1, ♭3, 5, ♭7 of the chord, counted from E.
Which strings do I strum for Em7?
All six strings.
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