Chord · 7ths
Em7 — E Minor 7th
Em7 is the E minor 7th chord. It is built on the root E with minor 3rd (G), perfect 5th (B) and minor 7th (D) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5 ♭7, sounding the notes E G B D. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Em7.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Minor 7th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 ♭7
- Notes
- E G B D
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Em7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| ♭3 | G | minor 3rd | G4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| ♭7 | D | minor 7th | D5 |
Other 7ths on E
Minor 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.