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Chords in the Key of E Minor
E minor has seven chords: Em, F#dim, G, Am, Bm, C, D. They come from its scale, E F# G A B C D, one chord per note. Below: the table with notes, the seventh-chord version of each, and the three chords to learn first.
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Start with these three: Em, Am and Bm
Em, Am and Bm are the chords on notes 1, 4 and 5. With just these you can play along with a huge amount of music in E minor.
Chords in E minor: table
Roman numerals count the notes of the scale: capitals are major chords, small letters minor.
| Degree | Chord | Notes | Seventh chord | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | Em | E G B | Em7 | E G B D |
| ii° | F#dim | F# A C | F#m7b5 | F# A C E |
| III | G | G B D | Gmaj7 | G B D F# |
| iv | Am | A C E | Am7 | A C E G |
| v | Bm | B D F# | Bm7 | B D F# A |
| VI | C | C E G | Cmaj7 | C E G B |
| VII | D | D F# A | D7 | D F# A C |
In E minor the major chords are G, C, D, the minor ones Em, Am, Bm and the diminished one F#dim. Key signature: 1 sharp. Relative key: G major, which uses the same notes.
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Play only the chords of E minor
Pick E minor in ChordRunner and the chords that come up stay inside the key. Play them on a MIDI keyboard or a piano or guitar by microphone.
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Which chords belong to E minor?
Seven: Em, F#dim, G, Am, Bm, C, D. Build a chord on each note of the scale (E F# G A B C D) and these are what you get.
What are the main chords in E minor?
Em, Am and Bm, the chords on notes 1, 4 and 5 of the scale. Most beginner songs in E minor use only these.
Which key shares its notes with E minor?
G major, its relative key: same notes, a different home chord.
Can I practise the chords of E minor with a MIDI keyboard?
Yes. ChordRunner keeps the chords inside the key you choose and hears a USB MIDI keyboard, or a piano or guitar through the microphone.
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