E minor seventh chord on piano

Em7 · Emin7 · E−7 — a mellow minor chord, common in soul, jazz and pop.

NotesE – G – B – D
Formula1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
SymbolsEm7, Emin7, E−7
Fingering (root position)Right hand 1 2 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 2 1

How to play E minor seventh on the piano

Start on E. Add G, B, D. With the right hand use fingers 1 2 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 2 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.

Inversions

The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays E minor seventh. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.

Root position

E – G – B – D · RH 1 2 3 5 · LH 5 3 2 1

1st inversion

G – B – D – E · RH 1 2 3 5 · LH 5 3 2 1

2nd inversion

B – D – E – G · RH 1 2 4 5 · LH 5 3 2 1

3rd inversion

D – E – G – B · RH 1 2 3 5 · LH 5 4 2 1

Which keys use E minor seventh

In these keys the chord is built from the notes of the scale itself:

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