Em/D 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 D instead of the root.
Strings
X–X–0–0–0–0
Other names for the Em/D chord
Other names: E minor, Emin, E-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: E minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Em/D chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | Root |
| G | Minor 3rd |
| B | Perfect 5th |
| D | Bass note |
All variations
Open
X–X–0–0–0–0
Fret 4
X–5–5–4–5–X
Fret 12
X–X–12–12–12–12
Fret 3
X–X–0–4–5–3
Fret 7
X–X–0–9–8–7