Em piano chord (E minor)
E – G – B
Formula 1 – ♭3 – 5
Em inversions
An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.
Root position Em
E – G – B
1st inversion Em/G
G – B – E
2nd inversion Em/B
B – E – G
Keys that contain Em
Other E chords
Em chord questions
What notes are in the E minor chord?
Em is E, G, B. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5, counted from the root E.
How do you play Em on piano?
With the right hand in root position, play E–G–B using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on E). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.
What are the inversions of Em?
Root position: E–G–B; 1st inversion: G–B–E; 2nd inversion: B–E–G.
Which keys contain Em?
Em occurs naturally in C major (as iii), D major (as ii), E minor (as i), G major (as vi), A minor (as v), B minor (as iv).