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E minor scale
Fretboard diagram
E minor scale — chords and intervals
The E minor scale, also known as the Aeolian mode or natural minor, is the standard for expressing melancholy, introspection, and drama. On guitar, its notes are E, F#, G, A, B, C, D. Its sound is darker and more somber than the major scale, widely used in songwriting to evoke deep emotional narratives and serving as the foundation of traditional minor-key compositions. The diatonic chords of E minor are Em7, F#m7b5, Gmaj7, Am7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D7.
The E minor scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-H-W-W-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: Em7, F#m7b5, Gmaj7, Am7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D7.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the E minor scale on guitar.