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The E minor chord, or Em, is made of up of the notes E, G, and B. You can play it with only two fingers and, as part of the key of E minor, it has a deep, melancholy sound to it. This article will teach you the proper finger position to use to play the chord.
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QuestionWhich string do I play when strumming in Em?Community AnswerFor the entire E minor chord, you strum every string, but you have to put your first finger on the second fret on the A string, and put your second finger on the second fret on the D string.
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QuestionWhere can I learn guitar in Esher?Community AnswerIt's better if you learn on your own by using online tutorials.
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QuestionMethod 2 and Method 1 are the same chord? Do the different methods sound different?Coco ShuCommunity AnswerOn many instruments, there is more than one way to play the same chord. Methods 2 and 1 are different fingering, but the sound and chord are exactly the same.
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- Practice getting to and from this chord from other chords to incorporate it into new songs.Thanks
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- A guitar
References
- ↑ https://www.chordbank.com/chords/e-minor/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puct4HkXsaE
- ↑ https://nationalguitaracademy.com/lessons/em-guitar-chord/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfm4-yOI6oA
- ↑ http://www.guitarlessons.com/guitar-lessons/blues-guitar-quick-start-series/turnaround-blues-guitar-licks/
- Videos from GuitarLessons.com
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