Open shape
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Em7 chord on guitar
Em7 is the E minor 7 chord. Its notes are E, G, B and D. A softer minor sound. Useful in soul, pop and ii–V–I progressions.
How to play Em7
Open alternative
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Open alternative
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Barre chord
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Numbers show frets from the low E string to the high e string; x means don't play that string.
What's in Em7
- E1
- G♭3
- B5
- D♭7
- Formula
- 1 · ♭3 · 5 · ♭7
- Also written
- Em7, Emin7, E−7
- Chord type
- Minor 7
Keys that use Em7
Em7 is the ii7 chord in D major, the iii7 chord in C major and the vi7 chord in G major. That makes it a natural fit in songs written in those keys.
Em7 notes across the neck
Every E, G, B and D on the first 12 frets. The filled dots are the root, E. Build your own shape from any nearby group.
Related chords
Other E chords
Other minor 7 chords