Em Piano Chord

The E minor chord (Em) is made of the notes E, G and B. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5.

Tap the keyboard to hear Em.

Notes in Em

Note	Formula	Interval from root
E	1	root
G	♭3	minor 3rd
B	5	perfect 5th

How to play Em on piano

Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
Left hand: fingers 5-3-1

Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).

Em inversions

root position: Em

E – G – B · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1

1st inversion: Em/G

G – B – E · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1

2nd inversion: Em/B

B – E – G · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1

Other names for Em

Em is also written as Emin, E-.

Keys that contain Em

C major (Em is the iii chord)
D major (Em is the ii chord)
G major (Em is the vi chord)
E minor (Em is the i chord)
A minor (Em is the v chord)
B minor (Em is the iv chord)

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