How do you play the E minor chord?

To play the E minor chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: E (Perfect unison), G (Minor third) and B (Perfect fifth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the E minor chord.

What notes are in the E minor chord?

The E minor chord consists of 3 notes: E, G and B. These notes together form the E minor chord.

What intervals make up the E minor chord?

The E minor chord contains the following intervals from its root note (E): E (Perfect unison), G (Minor third) and B (Perfect fifth).

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The E minor chord consists of the E (Perfect unison), G (Minor third) and B (Perfect fifth) notes.

How to play the E minor chord

Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add G (Minor third) — 3 semitones above E
Add B (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above E
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the E minor chord

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