Em7 chord (E minor seventh) on piano
Em7 (E minor seventh) has four notes: E, G, B and D. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7. In major keys, Em7 is the ii7 chord in D major, the iii7 in C major and the vi7 in G major.
Em7 inversions and fingering
E G B D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G B D E · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
B D E G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D E G B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
E G D · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Em7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Emin7, E-7 |
| Notes | E G B D |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Minor seventh chord |
Em7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (flat 7), E3 (1), G3 (flat 3), B3 (5), D4 (flat 7), E4 (1), G4 (flat 3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Em7 chord?
Em7 (E minor seventh) has four notes: E, G, B and D. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7. E is the root, G is the minor third, B is the perfect fifth and D is the minor seventh.
How do you play Em7 on piano?
Play E, G, B and D together. Root position: E G B D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Em7 in?
In major keys, Em7 is the ii7 chord in D major, the iii7 in C major and the vi7 in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Em7 and Em?
Em7 is Em (E, G and B) with a flat 7th added: D.