Em7 guitar chord (E Minor 7th)

Symbols: m7, min7, -7

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7

Notes: E-G-B-D

The E minor 7th chord offers a soulful and introspective vibe. Combining the notes E, G, B and D (root, minor third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh), it blends the melancholy of the minor chord with an added depth, perfect for jazz, blues, and R&B styles. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "E m7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 2nd fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret
Press the B (2nd) string on the 3rd fret with your middle finger
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret using your ring finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 5

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering the 2nd to the 5th strings
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 6

Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 7

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret
Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 8th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 12th fret, covering all the strings
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 14th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 9

Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

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