The E minor chord is one of the most popular chords across many different genres. The open Em chord is one of the first chords most guitarists learn. Unlike other basic open chords, the Em chord uses all of the open strings, which makes it a good test chord for practising stunning patterns.
The open Em chord also contains 4 open strings, so it is arguably the most ‘open’ chord of all of the basic guitar chords. As well as this, the lowest possible note on the guitar (with standard tuning) is the low E, played as the open 6th string. This can give the impression of Em (or E) being a sort of ‘home’ chord.
The open Em chord also fits well with other open chords, such as G, Am, C and F. Many songs have been written using these few chords.
Em Chord Position Variations
The standard way to play the E minor chord is in the open position, as shown below. This shape itself is probably in the top five most commonly played guitar chords. The chord diagram below uses the second and third fingers to play the two fingered notes. Some guitarists prefer to use the first two fingers instead. Both ways are correct, and usually comes down to personal preference and the context in which it is being used.
The ‘easy’ or ‘mini’ version of the E minor chord is perhaps the easiest guitar chord of all time? Why? Because it is literally the first three strings, played open, without any fingered notes.
The instructions above are step by step instructions for playing the common E minor chord shape. Forming the chord through step by step instructions is a great way of ensuring that you are interpreting the chord diagram correctly.
E Minor Chord On Guitar: Chord Shapes, Scale, Popular Songs In The Key
The Em chord can be played as a barre chord by playing a root 6 barre chord shape and starting on the 12th fret or by playing a root 5 barre chord Major shape and starting on the 7th fret:
Playing triads is a great way of exploring the minor chord and the guitar fretboard more generally. By arranging the notes of the chord systematically using permutations (root position, first inversion, second inversion), interesting and unique shapes and voicings are created. The three different voicings for the E minor triad are:
The following shapes are alternative ways of playing the E minor chord shape. They’re not the most common Em shapes, but used enough to include here as interesting alternatives.
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Most E minor chords with extensions can be used as a substitute for the E minor chord. For example, Em9, Em11 and Em6 can often be used to add colour and emotion to the E minor chord.
For more interesting substitutions, playing variations of the G chord (which is the relative Major of E minor), such as G6, G69, Gmaj9 etc. can be used effectively as a substitute for the E minor chord.
The most common and effective scales that can be used to solo/improvise over the E minor chord, or to create melodies for the purposes of song writing are:The E minor (Em) chord is a staple of every guitarist’s arsenal. It’s used in practically every genre of music, and lucky for you—it’s one of the easiest chords to play as a beginner. In fact, it’s one of the first chords my dad taught me when I was a kid.
Chords In The Key Of G: How To Play G, C, D, And Em
Once you learn Em, you’ll hear and see it everywhere. There are lots of ways to play this ubiquitous chord, but we’ll go over a few common formations here along with some examples of E minor in the wild.
A standard chord is made up of three notes: the 1st, 3rd, and 5th intervals. If you’re familiar with minor chords as a whole, you’ll remember that what makes a chord minor is the flat 3rd interval. So, the minor chord uses the 1, ♭3 and 5 to form its structure. In the case of E minor, that means you’re aiming for the notes E, G, and B.
In standard E tuning, you just need two fingers to play Em. You can strum every string, giving you a big sound.
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One of the trickiest parts of starting to play the guitar is quickly switching from one chord to the next. Stick with it; it gets easier as your hand gets used to certain formations. But if you’re in a pinch, there’s a version of E minor that requires no fretting at all.
In standard tuning, strings 1-3 are E, B, and G. If you strum just those three strings without any fingers on the frets, you have a perfectly acceptable E minor. It’s not quite as full as the more common version above, but it will work! Depending on the sound you’re going for, the delicate vibe may even be better.
If you’re playing a song that requires you to be higher up on the neck, you may want to get comfortable with the E minor barre chord at the 12th position.
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You’ll use your index finger to barre the 12th fret. Your pinky and ring fingers will create that same two-note formation that we discussed at the beginning of the post, except this time it’s on the 14th fret. Here’s what that looks like:
Pro Tip: Once you get comfortable with the Em barre chord, practice going up and down the neck, keeping your fingers in this formation, strumming to hear the minor chords at each position. It’s like a magic trick. For instance, this same formation at the 5th position is an Am chord. At the 3rd position, it’s Gm. And so forth. It’s worth it to work up your finger and hand strength to get comfortable with barre chords because it unlocks all of these possibilities.
Although minor chords are typically typecast as downers, they are just getting a bad rap. You can find E minor in virtually every genre of music and seamlessly integrated into a variety of moods.
How To Play An Em Guitar Chord
Let’s start with one of my personal favorites: “Creep” by TLC. The chorus of this song is just two chords—one of which is Em. Are you kidding me? Learn it on Play in a few minutes, and then all you’ll need is a set of silk pajamas and a trumpet player.
E minor also plays a huge part in “The Killing Moon” by Echo & the Bunnymen. After the ominous intro, the main progression kicks in. There is a sense of urgency, mystery, and longing—which made this song perfect for the 2001 sci-fi cult classic, Donnie Darko. The song comes in right at the beginning of the film as Donnie, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, rides his bike home after waking up in the middle of a road. For a slowed-down, slacker rock version of this song, check out the rendition by indie legends Pavement.
Let’s talk Motown. “(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave” by Martha Reeves & the Vandellas is a classic. The verse is chock-full of minor chords; Em and its friends help give the song its swagger. When those minor chords give way to a C major in the chorus, it’s an explosion of pure joy.
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As we wrap up, keep an eye out for E minor in songs in the key of G. It’s really common for the Em to jump in amongst G, C, and D to add interest. Some examples include “Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl, ” “One Love” by Bob Marley & the Wailers, and “The Tracks of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson. Learn E minor (along with G, C, and D for that matter). You’ll be amazed at how many songs use this classic combination.
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An Em guitar chord can be played either as an open chord or as a barre chord – examples of both are provided on this page.
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The symbol for a E minor chord is Em, so if you see that symbol written on sheet music, any of the Em chords on this page can be used.
The open Em chord, below, is one of the easiest chords to play on guitar! Once you’ve mastered it, try either of the other Em guitar chords on this page.
An E minor chord contains three notes: E, G and B. In all of the E m guitar chords on this page, one or more of these notes is repeated at a different octave in order to give the chord a “bigger” sound (see the E Minor Guitar Chord Notes section, further down the page).
E Minor Triad Guitar Chord
The diagram below shows the second most common way of playing E minor on guitar. It uses the open Am chord shape, but played as a bar chord with the index finger positioned at the 7
The X above the low E string on the chord diagram tells you that this string should not be played, so try to avoid this string when
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