E minor guitar chord (Em)
A minor chord replaces the major third with a minor third, a semitone lower. It sounds darker and more melancholic than the major chord.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 2
Position 3 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | root |
| G | minor third |
| B | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 · E – G – B
A progression with this chord
A very common minor progression in pop and rock.