What is an E minor chord?

The E minor chord, which forms the root of the E minor scale, is made up of the notes E, G, and B— the first, third, and fifth notes of the key of E minor.

Does em mean E minor or major?

This minor chord is a major player in lots of songs. The E minor (Em) chord is a staple of every guitarist’s arsenal. It’s used in practically every genre of music, and lucky for you—it’s one of the easiest chords to play as a beginner. In fact, it’s one of the first chords my dad taught me when I was a kid.

How do you play chords without muting strings?

When playing guitar chords you want to angle your fingers so they go up and then down again on the string. The idea is that as much as possible the tip your finger is pressing straight down into the fretboard. To be even more accurate it’s not exactly the very tip but just lightly behind the tip.

How do you play a minor E chord Variation?

E minor chord variation 1 Put your index finger on the high E string at fret 7. 2 Put the middle finger onto string B at fret 8. 3 Now your ring finger will go to string G on fret 9. 4 Don’t play the other strings.

What happens if you don’t have enough frets on a guitar?

That means the guitar string will rattle/buzz against Fret #2 every time the guitar is fretted and played at Fret #1. In extreme cases, there will be no gap at all (they’re touching) between Fret #2 and the guitar string, and the result is a dead fret… the guitar can’t even produce the note! Let’s see what happens with low frets:

Why do I have to touch other strings when playing chords?

Touching other strings when you’re trying to play chord will mute the sound of the strings. This is common when you’re first learning. A lot of this can be sold just by patience and persistence. Get the fingering of the chord the best you can and then practice changing from one chord to another slowly.

How do you play the high E string on a guitar?

Put your index finger on the high E string at fret 7. Put the middle finger onto string B at fret 8. Now your ring finger will go to string G on fret 9. Don’t play the other strings.