E minor 7th guitar chord
How to play the E minor 7th chord, written Em7, on guitar. The shape is 0 x 0 0 0 x and it sounds the notesE – G – B – D — free to print or download below.
How to play the E minor 7th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is 0 x 0 0 0 x (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes E – G – B – D.
Notes in the E minor 7th chord
The E minor 7th chord contains the notes E – G – B – D. The diagram shows the common open shape, 0 x 0 0 0 x from the lowest string to the highest.
E minor 7th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the E minor 7th chord on guitar?
Use the shape 0 x 0 0 0 x (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 4 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes E – G – B – D.
What notes are in the E minor 7th chord?
The E minor 7th chord (Em7) contains the notes E – G – B – D.
Is the E minor 7th guitar chord diagram free?
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