E Minor 7th Guitar Chord (Em7)
E Minor 7th (Em7) is built from E, G, B, D, which is the 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m formula measured from the root E. This page shows 36 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Em7
Notes in Em7
- E1P
- G3m
- B5P
- D7m
How to play Em7
E Minor 7th Guitar Chord (Em7) is smooth and mellow, a staple of soul, funk and jazz.
Beginner tip
Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.
Practice idea
Play it as the ii chord and move it to the V to practise the most common jazz cadence.
Em7 FAQ
- What notes are in E Minor 7th?
- E Minor 7th (Em7) contains E, G, B, D. In interval terms that is 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m above the root E.
- How do you play Em7 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Em7": A at fret 2.
- Is Em7 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the minor seventh family. Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.