What notes are in the Em chord?

The Em chord consists of the notes: E, G, B.

Is the Em chord hard to play?

The Em chord is rated Beginner difficulty. It's a great chord to learn early on.

What type of chord is Em?

Em is a Minor chord. It sounds darker, more melancholic, and expressive.

BeginnerMinor

Em Chord

The Em is a minor chord that sounds darker, more melancholic, and expressive. Minor chords add emotional depth and drama. The lowered third gives them their characteristic bittersweet quality, making them essential for blues, rock, and emotional ballads.

Notes:ERoot (1)GMinor 3rd (b3)BPerfect 5th (5)

Open Position

Chord Diagrams

Open Position

No barre required

Open Position (Alt)

Alternative voicing

How to Play Em

Follow these steps for the open position fingering:

#	String	Instruction	Note
1	Low E (6th string)	○Open — play the open string	E
2	A (5th string)	●Fret 2 with your middle finger	G
3	D (4th string)	●Fret 2 with your ring finger	B
4	G (3rd string)	○Open — play the open string	E
5	B (2nd string)	○Open — play the open string	G
6	High E (1st string)	○Open — play the open string	B