Em/C# Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz. This is a slash chord — the bass note is C# instead of the root.
Strings
X–4–2–0–0–0
Notation for Em/C# chord
Other names: E minor, E min, E-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: E minor chord
Intervals and tones in Em/C# chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | Root |
| G | Minor 3rd |
| H | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Open
X–4–2–0–0–0
Fret 4
X–4–5–4–5–7
Fret 9
9–10–9–12–12–12
Open
X–4–2–0–0–3
Open
X–4–2–4–0–3
Fret 9
9–10–9–9–12–12