Em7 Ukulele Chord
Em7 on ukulele is 0-2-0-2: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and leave the g and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: E, G, B and D
- Frets: 0 2 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Em7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 7th
- Also known as
- E minor seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7
- Intervals
- E (root), G (minor 3rd), B (perfect 5th), D (minor 7th)
- Notes
- E, G, B and D
- Frets
- 0 2 0 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Em7 chord
Here is the Em7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Em7?
Not really. 0-2-0-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Em7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Em7 chord?
The Em7 chord is built from four notes: E, G, B and D (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Em7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Em7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try E7, Emaj7, Em and E. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.