Em
E Minor
Also known as:Em
Notes
EGB
Intervals
Root - Minor 3rd - Perfect 5th
Formula
1 - b3 - 5
Family
Minor Chords
Chord Voicings
23 different ways to play Em
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EADGBe
Position 1
Position 1
Difficulty
medium
Fret Span
1 frets
Fingering
-12---
E A D G B e
Notes Played
EGB
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Common Progressions
Popular chord progressions featuring Em
Minor 2-5-1 (ii-V-i)
F#m7b5 - B7 - Em7
Andalusian Cadence
Em - C - D - B
Emotional Ballad (i-VI-III-VII)
Em - C - G - D
Chord Tips
Practical tips to make Em sound clean and effortless.
- Let the 4 open strings ring for a fuller sound.
- Keep your thumb relaxed behind the neck for smoother transitions.
- Strum all six strings evenly for a balanced tone.
- Aim for the bass note E on the lowest string you play.
Practice Guide
Build clean tone and smooth transitions with these quick exercises.
Daily Checklist
- Fret close to the metal and apply steady pressure to avoid buzzing.
- Practice switching between Em and F#m7b5 at a slow tempo.
- Strum lightly, then increase volume once every note rings clean.
- Use a metronome to keep timing consistent as you speed up.
Try This Progression
Use this progression to practice Em in context:
F#m7b5 - B7 - Em7
Start at a slow tempo, then increase the BPM once transitions feel smooth.
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