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