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The E minor seventh chord on piano
E minor seventh is built from E, G, B, D. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the E minor seventh chord?
The E minor seventh chord is made up of E, G, B, D.
Notes & intervals
| E | Root |
| G | Minor third |
| B | Perfect fifth |
| D | Minor seventh |
How to play it
Right hand
1-2-3-5
Left hand
5-3-2-1
Every key in this chord is white.
Which keys use the E minor seventh chord?
E minor seventh occurs naturally in these keys: v of A minor, iv of B minor, iii of C major, ii of D major, i of E minor, vi of G major.
How it sounds
A minor seventh chord sounds smoother and jazzier than a plain minor triad.