The open E minor chord is one of the most popular guitar chords. It’s also the easiest full E minor shape. The chord uses all six strings, including the two open E strings, which gives the chord a bold and resonant sound. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the open E minor chord.
How to play the open E minor chord
- Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.
- Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
- Strum all six strings.
E minor open chord info
- It contains the notes (from the 6th string down) E, B, E, G, B and E.
- It is a very popular shape and the easiest way to play the E minor chord.
- It contains the 1 (root), 5, 1, b3, 5 and 1 in the key of E.
- It is a minor chord.