Em/C# Piano 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.
Recommended voicing
E4 · G4 · B4
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 |
Inversions
1st inversion
G4 · B4 · E5
2nd inversion
B4 · E5 · G5