GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

Em Guitar Chord

The Em chord is a E minor chord containing E, G, B.

How to play the Em 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.

Em
Recommended shape0 · 2 · 2 · 0 · 0 · 0
Em××
Open-position alternative0 · x · x · 0 · 0 · 0
Em5fr×
Position near fret 50 · x · 5 · 0 · 0 · 0

Notes in the Em chord

E · G · B

Practising the Em 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.

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