E Minor 7th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: E - G - B - D
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th
Quick answer
The Em7 guitar chord is played as 0-2-0-0-0-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes E, G, B, D.
- Fret pattern
- 0-2-0-0-0-0
- Chord notes
- E, G, B, D
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7
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How to Play Em7
- 1Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
- 2Play the low E, D, G, B, high E strings open
About Minor 7th Chords
A minor chord with an added minor 7th. Minor 7th chords sound smooth and are widely used in jazz, R&B, and neo-soul.
E Minor 7th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the E Minor 7th guitar chord?
The E Minor 7th guitar chord uses the notes E, G, B, D.
How do you play Em7 on guitar?
Play the Em7 guitar chord with the 0-2-0-0-0-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string Play the low E, D, G, B, high E strings open
What is the formula for E Minor 7th?
The E Minor 7th formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th.