root position: Em7
E – G – B – D
Em7 Piano Chord
The E minor 7 chord (Em7) is made of the notes E, G, B and D. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in Em7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| D | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play Em7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Em7 inversions
1st inversion: Em7/G
G – B – D – E
2nd inversion: Em7/B
B – D – E – G
3rd inversion: Em7/D
D – E – G – B
Other names for Em7
Em7 is also written as Emin7, E-7.