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GUITAR CHORD · STANDARD EADGBE

Em Guitar Chord

See the Em guitar chord shape, fingering, and chord tones (E · G · B) for standard EADGBE tuning.

How to play Em

Start with the first open position shown for Em. The first string (high E) is at the top, the sixth string (low E) is at the bottom, and numbers inside the markers show left-hand fingering.

Available shapes

Em Guitar Chord open position — Chord Diagram, EADGBE
Em · open position · Tuning: EADGBE
Em Guitar Chord barre chord — Chord Diagram, EADGBE
Em · barre chord · Tuning: EADGBE
Em Guitar Chord high position — Chord Diagram, EADGBE
Em · high position · Tuning: EADGBE

Chord tones

E · G · B

Intervals

R · m3 · P5

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Em on guitar?

Start with the first open position shown for Em. The first string (high E) is at the top, the sixth string (low E) is at the bottom, and numbers inside the markers show left-hand fingering.

What notes are in Em?

Em: E · G · B. Intervals: R · m3 · P5.

What tuning does this diagram use?

It uses standard guitar tuning, E–A–D–G–B–E from the sixth string to the first. It does not use Drop D or another alternate tuning.