Em7 chord
E minor 7th
C4
E
G
B
C5
D
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Notes
- ER
- Gb3
- B5
- Db7
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7
Em7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Em7
C4
E
G
B
C5
D
1st inversion Em7/G
C4
G
B
C5
D
E
2nd inversion Em7/B
C4
B
C5
D
E
G
3rd inversion Em7/D
C5
D
E
G
B
C6
More E chords
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FAQ
What notes are in the Em7 chord?
The E minor 7th chord (Em7) has 4 notes: E, G, B and D.
How do you play Em7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G, B and D, 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 7th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10).