Em7 Guitar Chord
The Em7 chord is a E minor 7 chord containing E, G, B, D. Use the diagrams and string-by-string positions below to learn several playable shapes.
How to play the Em7 chord
Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.
Em7 guitar chord finger positions
- Recommended shape: low E: open; A: mute; D: open; G: open; B: open; high E: open.
- Open-position alternative: low E: open; A: fret 2; D: open; G: open; B: open; high E: open.
- Position near fret 5: low E: open; A: fret 5; D: open; G: open; B: open; high E: open.
Fret numbers describe where each string is played, not which fretting-hand finger to use. Choose comfortable fingers that let every required note ring clearly without touching adjacent strings.
Notes in the Em7 chord
E · G · B · D
Practising the Em7 chord
Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.
Practise the chord in context by adding it to a common guitar chord progression, or use the chord transposer to move a progression into a different key.