E minor seventh ukulele chord (Em7)
The minor seventh chord adds a minor seventh to the minor chord. Softer than a plain minor chord, it is everywhere in jazz, funk, soul and pop.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 3
Position 3 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky) · strings from the 4th (left) to the 1st
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | root |
| G | minor third |
| B | perfect fifth |
| D | minor seventh |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – b7 · E – G – B – D
A progression with this chord
The minor seventh chord as the ii in a ii – V – I, the cornerstone of jazz harmony.