Need to learn how to play the E minor chord on guitar? Check out the chord chart and photo below to see how to play the Em chord with ease!
How to play the E Minor guitar chord: Chart, Photo, and Description
To play the E Minor chord, place your left hand fingers on the following strings and frets:
- Middle (Finger 2): Fret 2, String 5 (B)
- Ring (Finger 3): Fret 2, String 4 (E)
- You can play the following open strings:
- String 6 (open low E)
- String 3 (open G)
- String 2 (open B)
- String 1 (open high E)
- The Em chord is awesome because because string 6 (low E) is the root of the chord! Therefore, once you place your fingers on the strings you can play all six strings of the guitar with confidence knowing that each note is part of the chord.
Overall, Em is one of the easiest beginner guitar chords to play and it sounds great! If you’re just starting your guitar journey, I highly recommend you start with this chord.
What are the notes in an E Minor chord?
The notes of the Em chord are:
- E (Root)
- G (Third)
- B (Fifth)
