Emin7/D guitar shapes

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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

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Common guitar voicings

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

Shape 1

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1 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape 2

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1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
2 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.

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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