What are the chords in E minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are Em, F♯dim, G, Am, Bm, C, D.

What is the relative key of E minor?

It is G major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

E minor has 1 sharp (F♯) in its key signature. Its scale is E, F♯, G, A, B, C, D and its relative key is G major.

PatternW – H – W – W – H – W – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	E	Tonic	Unison
2	F♯	Supertonic	Major second
♭3	G	Mediant	Minor third
4	A	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	B	Dominant	Perfect fifth
♭6	C	Submediant	Minor sixth
♭7	D	Subtonic	Minor seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does E minor have?: E minor has 1 sharp (F♯).
What are the chords in E minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are Em, F♯dim, G, Am, Bm, C, D.
What is the relative key of E minor?: It is G major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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