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Emin/B is the E minor / B (2nd inversion) guitar chord with B in the bass. It uses the notes E, G, and B and the interval formula 1-♭3-5.
The E minor minor chord, composed of the root (E minor), minor third G, and perfect fifth B, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third G gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of E minor.
Also written as Emin and Em/B.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
Emin/B uses the notes E, G, and B. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5.
Emin/B is also written as Emin and Em/B.
Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string. Let the third, second, and first strings ring open. Strum from the 5th string down.
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