Em7 chord (E minor 7th) on guitar
How to finger Em7, which notes it contains and which chords it is played with. Tap the diagram to hear it, then play it below in a progression with other chords.
About the Em7 chord
Em7 is E minor 7th. Notes: E – B – D – G. Formula: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
Difficulty: easy (1 out of 3). Few fingers and a comfortable position: fine from the first weeks. Beginners need it less often, but it adds a distinct colour to accompaniment and makes the sound richer.
How to place your fingers
- String 6 (E): open
- String 5 (A): fret 2
- String 4 (D): open
- String 3 (G): open
- String 2 (B): open
- String 1 (e): open
Where it appears
Em7 is found in these keys: G (vi), D (ii), C (iii).
Progressions with Em7
Every progression starts on Em7 and all its chords come from one key, so the changes sound natural. Play them in the block above; the Roman numerals show each chord's degree.
Try it in practice
Practise chord changes