Em
E Minor — the darker triad — the flattened third gives it weight and emotional pull.
The keys
E – G – B
What's inside Em
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| B | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | E4 – G4 – B4 |
| 1st inversion | G4 – B4 – E5 |
| 2nd inversion | B4 – E5 – G5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | E2 – B2 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – B4 |
Where Em lives
As the i chord
Em → C → D → Em
The minor home base: i–VI–VII pulls away and lands back home.
In a ii–V–i
G♭m7♭5 → B7 → Em
The minor two-five resolving into this chord as the destination.
Put Em under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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