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.

How many ways can you play Em7?

Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Em7.

Is the Em7 chord hard to play?

Not really. The open position of Em7 uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.

E minor 7th · Ukulele

Em7 Chord on Ukulele

The Em7 chord (E minor 7th) is built from the notes E, G, B and D. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.

Chord diagrams

Em7open position

Fingering

string 4 (G): played open
string 3 (C): fret 2 — middle finger
string 2 (E): played open
string 1 (A): fret 2 — index finger

Notes in this chord

Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7

How to play

Em7 can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.

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.
How many ways can you play Em7?: Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Em7.
Is the Em7 chord hard to play?: Not really. The open position of Em7 uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.

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