E Minor – Diatonic Guitar Chords

Relative minor: —. Explore diatonic triads and jump to chord diagrams.

Chords in the Key of E Minor

These are the seven diatonic chords in E Minor:

  1. i: E Minor
  2. ii°: F# Diminished
  3. III: G Major
  4. iv: A Minor
  5. v: B Minor
  6. VI: C Major
  7. VII: D Major

Diatonic Triads

i

E Minor

Chord Diagram
022000

The easiest guitar chord - Only 2 fingers needed! Perfect starting point for beginners

Beginner
ii°
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III

G Major

Chord Diagram
320003

A bright, open chord that pairs perfectly with C major and forms the backbone of countless songs

Beginner
iv

A Minor

Chord Diagram
x02210

The emotional and expressive minor chord - Perfect for ballads and emotional songs

Beginner
v

B Minor

Chord Diagram
x24432

Your first barre chord challenge in minor - Deep, emotional sound

Intermediate
VI

C Major

Chord Diagram
x32010

The most fundamental chord in music theory and the perfect starting point for beginners

Beginner
VII

D Major

Chord Diagram
xx0232

The bright and uplifting open chord - Essential for folk, rock, and pop

Beginner

Diatonic Seventh Chords

i7

E Minor 7

Chord Diagram
022030

A mellow minor 7th chord that's perfect for folk, pop, and jazz

Beginner
iiø7
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IIImaj7

G Major 7

Chord Diagram
320002

A bright major 7th chord that adds sophistication to folk and pop progressions

Intermediate
iv7

A Minor 7

Chord Diagram
x02010

A mellow minor 7th chord perfect for jazz and ballads

Beginner
v7

B Minor 7

Chord Diagram
x24232

A sophisticated minor 7th chord that's essential for jazz and R&B

Intermediate
VImaj7

C Major 7

Chord Diagram
x32000

A warm, jazzy major 7th chord that's perfect for sophisticated pop and jazz

Intermediate
VII7

D7

Chord Diagram
xx0212

A bright dominant 7th chord essential for folk, country, and blues

Beginner

Common Progressions

  • Em - C - G - D
  • Em - D - C - G
  • Em - Am - D - G
See progressions in E Minor

Practice Flow

  • Learn diatonic chords (I–vii°) above with clean tone.
  • Practice 2–3 progressions for 3–5 minutes each.
  • Work on smooth changes with metronome 70–90 BPM.
Progressions in E MinorChord transition drillsStrumming techniques

Nashville Number System

6m 7° 1 2m 3m 4 5

Practice Tips in E Minor

  • Leverage open strings for smooth ringing transitions
  • Alternate between Em7 and Cmaj7 for lush textures