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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

Root

EBass6th string

FretOpen

Finger—

5th

A5th string

Fret2

Finger2 middle

Root

D4th string

Fret2

Finger3 ring

3rd

G3rd string

FretOpen

Finger—

5th

B2nd string

FretOpen

Finger—

Root

e1st string

FretOpen

Finger—

NotesE – B – G

Formula1 – ♭3 – 5

Voicing022000

TonesE×3·G×1·B×2

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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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