Em
Triads · E root
Em
A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music.
0 st3 st7 st
Notes in Em
ERoot
G3rd
B5th
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 Em, 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 Em Chord
The Em chord is a minor chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G, B — the root, third, and fifth.
A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music. Practising the Em 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.