E minor chord guitar
Diagram, notes and theoretical summary concerning E Minor triad (Em) plus related chords.
Em
Full name: E minor
Alternative name/abbreviation: Emin
Type: Open chord
Notes in the chord: E, G, B
Importance: 10/10
Difficulty: 2/10
Relevant chords: Em/B Em/A Em/D
Finger positions
This is which fingers to use when playing the Em chord in open position:
- Index finger on 5th string, 2nd fret
- Middle finger on 4th string, 2nd fret
It is also a very common practise to instead use the middle and ring finger.
Chord variations
E Minor triad bar chord with the root on 5th string: X 7 9 9 8 7
E Minor triad chord with the root on 5th string: X 7 9 9 8 X
E Minor triad with the root on 4th string: X X 2 0 0 0
E Minor triad with the root on 3rd string: X X X 4 5 3
Chord progressions
Em > C > G > D
A > Em > G > D
Em > G > D > C (x4) | D > C > G > A# ("Polly" - Nirvana)
Em/B
Full name: E minor slash B
Alternative name/abbreviation: Em 2nd inversion
Type: Open chord
Notes in the chord: B, G, E
Em/A
Full name: E minor slash A
Alternative name/abbreviation: E/a
Type: Open chord
Notes in the chord: A, E, G, B
Em/D
Full name: E minor slash D
Alternative name/abbreviation: N/A
Type: Open chord
Notes in the chord: D, E, G, B
Chord progressions
Em >Em/A > Bm
Em (three strings shape)
Relevant chords: N/A