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Emin7/D guitar shapes

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E minor 7th / D (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

E minor 7th / D (3rd inversion)

Emin7/D is the E minor 7th / D (3rd inversion) guitar chord with D in the bass. It uses the notes E, G, B, and D and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-♭7.

The E minor 7th minor 7th chord, blending the minor triad with a minor seventh D, deepens the emotional resonance of the minor tonality. The combination of the minor third G and minor seventh D gives it a smooth, jazzy character, frequently used in blues, soul, and jazz. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of E minor 7th.

Also written as Emin7 and Em7/D.

Root note: E
Bass note: D
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 263

Chord tones

EGBD

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape xx0000

xx0000

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  1. 1 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape xx0030

xx0030

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Let the fourth, third, and first strings ring open.
  3. 3 Strum from the 4th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G Minor Third ♭3

This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.

B Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

D Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

Emin7/D shape xx0000

How to play this shape

Emin7/D shape xx0030

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Let the fourth, third, and first strings ring open
  3. 3 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  4. 4 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

Emin7/D shape x50053

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Emin7/D shape x55053

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the third string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Emin7/D shape x50453

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Let the fourth string ring open
  6. 6 Do not play the sixth string
  7. 7 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Emin7/D shape x55453

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Emin7/D shape x50030

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Let the fourth, third, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Emin7/D shape x55030

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Let the third and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in Emin7/D?

Emin7/D uses the notes E, G, B, and D. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-♭7.

What is another name for Emin7/D?

Emin7/D is also written as Emin7 and Em7/D.

How do you play Emin7/D on guitar?

Strum from the 4th string down.

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