E minor 7th · Piano
Em7 Chord on Piano
The Em7 chord (E minor 7th) is built from the notes E, G, B and D. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- E
- G
- B
- D
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
How to play
To play Em7 on piano, press E, G, B and D together. In root position the lowest note is E, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Minor seventh chords soften the plain minor triad with a minor seventh. They are the standard ii chord in jazz progressions and sit comfortably under vocals in R&B and funk. On Em7 this structure sits on the root E, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto E, G, B and D.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the Em7 chord?
- Em7 contains the notes E, G, B and D. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
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