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E minor seventh chord
The Em7 chord (minor seventh) is made of the notes E, G, B, D. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.
Em7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Unison |
| ♭3 | G | Minor third |
| 5 | B | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | D | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- Em7E G B DRoot position
- Em7/GG B D EFirst inversion
- Em7/BB D E GSecond inversion
- Em7/DD E G BThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Em7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Em7 chord?
- The notes are E, G, B, D.
- What is the formula of the Em7 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.
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