Em Chord Guitar

The Em chord guitar, also referred to as E Minor, is used extensively in popular guitar music due to it’s tonal and physical location to G Major. It’s use of the two E strings causes a beautiful, ringing sound. This chord is also synonymous with spaghetti westerns. Pro tip: Plug your electric guitar into an amp, turn the reverb knob up all the way, and strike the strings as close to the bridge as possible.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
1 out of 10
PAIN POINTS
The G and B strings are in danger of being muted
USAGE IN MODERN MUSIC
Frequent
FAMOUS SONG EXAMPLE
Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash