Ring finger: 2nd fret of the D (4th) string Middle finger: 2nd fret of the A (5th) string You can strum every string, giving you a big sound. In standard E tuning, you just need two fingers to play Em. In the case of E minor, that means you’re aiming for the notes E, G, and B. So, the minor chord uses the 1, ♭3 and 5 to form its structure. If you’re familiar with minor chords as a whole, you’ll remember that what makes a chord minor is the flat 3rd interval. Playing the Classic E Minor Chord in an Open PositionĪ standard chord is made up of three notes: the 1st, 3rd, and 5th intervals. There are lots of ways to play this ubiquitous chord, but we’ll go over a few common formations here along with some examples of E minor in the wild. Once you learn Em, you’ll hear and see it everywhere. In fact, it’s one of the first chords my dad taught me when I was a kid. It’s used in practically every genre of music, and lucky for you-it’s one of the easiest chords to play as a beginner. The E minor (Em) chord is a staple of every guitarist’s arsenal.
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