Em chord
E minor
C4
E
G
B
C5
Want it in context? Open Em on the full piano.
Notes
- ER
- Gb3
- B5
Formula: R – b3 – 5
Em inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Em
C4
E
G
B
C5
1st inversion Em/G
C4
G
B
C5
E
2nd inversion Em/B
C4
B
C5
E
G
More E chords
Minor chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Em chord?
The E minor chord (Em) has 3 notes: E, G and B.
How do you play Em on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G and B, starting from E. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a minor chord?
R – b3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7).