The E Minor chord contains E, G, B. Its formula is 1–♭3–5.
The E Minor triad uses E, G, B. Read the displayed pitches from low to high. Octave numbers identify register, not finger numbers.
Choose a position to keep the keyboard diagram, note order, bass note, playback and print reference synchronized.
From E, the chord uses the root, a minor third and a perfect fifth. The scale-degree formula is 1–♭3–5.
The same chord tones can be reordered so a different chord tone is the lowest note. The written slash symbol identifies the bass note; it does not change the chord root.
| Position | Symbol | Notes, low to high | Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position, current selection | Em | E4–G4–B4 | E4 |
| First inversion | Em/G | G4–B4–E5 | G4 |
| Second inversion | Em/B | B3–E4–G4 | B3 |
No verified hand-number examples are provided for this chord. The chord tones, written spelling, keyboard positions, playback and print reference remain available without assigning a fingering.
Read left- and right-hand finger numbersE, G, B.
1–♭3–5.
No. The chord tones remain the same; the lowest note changes.
Select the three pitch classes that make E minor, then check your answer.
This one-octave exercise checks pitch classes. Order and octave do not affect the result; fingering and live performance are not assessed.
One octave, C through B. Select a key again to remove it.
Chord tones: E–G–B · Formula: 1, ♭3, 5
Dots mark the notes to play. C4 is middle C. Numbers identify octaves, not fingers.