Accessible Page: Em7 Guitar Chord Explained

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Chord Shapes

There are 21 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D and G strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the low E, D, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 14 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 17

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 18

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 19

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 20

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 21

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 14 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 15 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 15 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 16 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

E m7 Description

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the E m7 chord, a beautiful addition to your guitar-playing repertoire. This intriguing chord, which belongs to the Minor Chords family, is composed of four distinct notes: E, G, B, and D. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, b3, 5, and b7, also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.

Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is crucial to mastering the fretboard and enhancing your musical knowledge. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals particularly useful.

In the following sections, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to visually represent the tones that compose the E m7 chord. This will not only help you understand the chord's structure but also how to play it effectively.

While the E m7 chord might appear complex, it's a common component in many jazz chord progressions, and mastering it can significantly enhance your versatility as a guitarist. If you're interested in exploring more advanced chords, check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords.

Remember, understanding and playing chords is an art that takes time and practice. So, don't rush. Take your time with the E m7 and enjoy the journey of musical discovery. Happy playing!

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