E minor chord
E minor has a clear, restrained sound and uses only the white keys E, G and B.
The keyboard
Build E minor yourself on the virtual keyboard: select exactly the notes E – G – B. If your selection is correct, the page confirms the chord. Use “Reset” to start over and “Show solution” to see the reference again.
Structure
Chord symbol: Em · Notes: E – G – B
E minor consists of E, G and B. E to G is a minor third, and G to B is a major third. This is the minor-third-plus-major-third structure found in every minor triad.