Em (Minor)

E · G · B · 3 notes

Chord

Formula: R – ♭3 – 5

E R

G ♭3

B 5

Bass note: E

The Em chord is a minor chord built on E. It consists of the notes E, G, B (scale degrees R, ♭3, 5).

Minor chords are built from a minor 3rd (3 semitones) stacked with a major 3rd (4 semitones), producing a darker, more introspective sound.

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