Guitar Em7 chord diagram
Em7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 113 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Em7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Em7, follow these steps: Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
Tips
- Place A string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On A string, press fret 2 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Em7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (A string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- E - G - B - D
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Minor 7 — jazz and soul feel
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Em7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Em7 chord diagramx-2-2-4-3-3
Guitar Em7 chord diagramx-2-2-x-3-3
Guitar Em7 chord diagramx-5-5-4-5-3
Guitar Em7 chord diagramx-5-2-4-3-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Em7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Em7 → Baug chord transition
To move from Em7 to Baug, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place index finger on D string fret 1.
2. Em7 → E7 chord transition
To move from Em7 to E7, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
3. Em7 → Em/D chord transition
To move from Em7 to Em/D, follow these steps:
- While playing Em7, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
4. Em7 → E5 chord transition
To move from Em7 to E5, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on D string fret 2.
5. Em7 → Em chord transition
To move from Em7 to Em, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on D string fret 2.
6. Em7 → Am7 chord transition
To move from Em7 to Am7, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Em7 across songs on this site.
1. Em7 → C chord transition
To move from Em7 to C, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Em7 use the transition to C at 16.6%. You can practice this transition in 27 different songs.
2. Em7 → D chord transition
To move from Em7 to D, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on B string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Em7 use the transition to D at 14.5%. You can practice this transition in 17 different songs.
3. Em7 → A7 chord transition
To move from Em7 to A7, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Place index finger on D string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Em7 use the transition to A7 at 13.4%. You can practice this transition in 44 different songs.
4. Em7 → Am chord transition
To move from Em7 to Am, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Em7 use the transition to Am at 9.8%. You can practice this transition in 18 different songs.
5. Em7 → F chord transition
To move from Em7 to F, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Em7 use the transition to F at 7.1%. You can practice this transition in 16 different songs.
Songs Using Em7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Em7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Em7 suitable for beginners on Guitar?
Em7 works well for beginner-level Guitar practice. It uses a 1-fret reach. Focus on finger placement first, then increase speed.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Em7?
Em7 has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-5-2-4-3-3. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which chords pair well with Em7 on Guitar?
Em7 works well with C and D on Guitar. Based on our catalog data, transitions from Em7 to C account for 16.6% (196 total changes in 27 songs), and transitions to D account for 14.5% (171 total changes in 17 songs).
Which songs include Em7?
Luke Combs - She Got The Best Of Me Chords is one of 8 songs featuring the Em7 chord.