E Minor Chord (Em)

The easiest chord on guitar — just two fingers, all six strings ring.

Finger positions

low E (6th): open; A (5th): fret 2 (finger 2); D (4th): fret 2 (finger 3); G (3rd): open; B (2nd): open; high E (1st): open

Tip

Usually the very first chord beginners learn. Many songs are just Em, C, G and D.

Songs that use Em

• Wonderwall — Oasis
• Boulevard of Broken Dreams — Green Day

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