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Beginner Guitar Course: Learning To Play Full Chords (Open Position)

5.7 E Minor Chord (Full Chord)

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In this section you will learn to play the full E minor chord. Note that major chords are the happier-sounding chords. Minor chords have a sadder sound. Many songs are played with both major chords and minor chords. To create the E minor chord use the following fingering:

  • First finger, second fret, fifth string
  • Middle finger, second fret, fourth string
  • Third finger, second fret, third string
  • Strum all 6 strings


You should strum down all six strings. Make sure your fingers are arched, not touching any other strings.