Em7
Sevenths · E root
Em7
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.
0 st3 st7 st10 st
Notes in Em7
ERoot
G3rd
B5th
D7th
E is the most natural guitar key — open strings resonate. Dominant in blues, rock, and metal.
Identify the Chord Quality on E
Each chord below is played on E. Listen and identify whether you heard Em7, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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Other Chords in E
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About the Em7 Chord
The Em7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G, B, D — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the Em7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.