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Beginner chord

Em guitar chord for beginners

Keep the two fingers curved and let every string ring.

2 fingersEasiestDay 2
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Quick answer

Em is a easiest beginner guitar chord. Practice it by building the shape slowly, checking every string, and then using it in an easy song.

  • Fingers: 2 fingers
  • Course order: Day 2
  • Tip: Keep the two fingers curved and let every string ring.

Em chord diagram

e|---0---
B|---0---
G|---0---
D|---2---
A|---2---
E|---0---

x means do not play that string. 0 means play the open string.

How to practice Em

Build the shape slowly

Place one finger at a time, then strum once and listen for muted strings.

Release and return

Take the hand off, shake out tension, then rebuild the chord without squeezing harder.

Use it in music

Move from the chord into one simple song loop so the shape has a purpose.

Easy songs with Em

Wagon WheelG, D, Em, CStand By MeG, Em, C, DZombieEm, C, G, DTake Me Home, Country RoadsG, Em, D, CI'm YoursG, D, Em, CPerfectG, Em, C, DA Horse With No NameEm, DBoulevard of Broken DreamsEm, G, D, AGood RiddanceG, C, D, Em

Common questions

Is Em a beginner guitar chord?

Em is easiest for most beginners. Practice it slowly and use songs that give your hand time to change.

What songs use Em?

Wagon Wheel, Stand By Me, Zombie, Take Me Home, Country Roads and more beginner songs use Em.