E minor chord (Em)
Em has 3 notes: E G B. Its formula is 1 ♭3 5.
| Degree | 1 | ♭3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | E | G | B |
How to play Em on guitar
Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.
E shape
Open position
D shape
Fret 2
C shape
Fret 4 · Partial
A shape
Fret 7
G shape
Fret 9
E shape
Fret 12