Em7
E Minor 7th
1 ♭3 5 ♭7
Notes in Em7
ER
G♭3
B5
D♭7
The Em7 chord contains 4 notes: E, G, B, D
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | E | Root |
| ♭3 | 3 | G | Minor 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | B | Perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | 10 | D | Minor 7th |
About E Minor 7th Chords
Minor 7th chords add a flatted 7th to a minor triad. They're ubiquitous in jazz (the ii chord in a ii-V-I progression is always min7), and they bring a mellow, smooth quality to R&B, soul, and funk.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Em7 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
E Dorian
The top choice for minor 7th chords in jazz. The natural 6th gives it warmth.
E Aeolian
More melancholic than Dorian — the ♭6 adds darkness.
E Phrygian
Dark and tense — works when the minor 7th chord has a Spanish or modal flavor.
E Minor Pentatonic
Always works. The safe fallback for any minor 7th situation.