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E Minor Chord Guitar

Two fingers, six ringing strings — arguably the easiest chord on guitar.

Requires just two fingers and no muted strings.
Often the very first chord a beginner learns.
Its full, resonant sound comes from ringing all six strings.
The vi chord in the key of G, constant in rock, folk and pop.

Root3rd5th

E6th

FretOpen

FingerOpen

A5th

Fret2

Finger2

D4th

Fret2

Finger3

G3rd

FretOpen

FingerOpen

B2nd

FretOpen

FingerOpen

e1st

FretOpen

FingerOpen

Notes: E – B – G · Formula: 1 – ♭3 – 5

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Questions about E Minor

What notes are in a E Minor chord?

A E Minor chord contains the notes E, B, G. It is built from the minor formula 1 - ♭3 - 5, with E as the root.

Is E minor the easiest guitar chord?

For most beginners, yes. E minor needs only two fingers, mutes no strings, and lets all six ring out — so it sounds full even with imperfect technique. That immediate payoff is why it's so often the first chord taught.

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E Minor Chord Guitar

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