E minor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finger position: Place your index or middle finger on the A (fifth) strings’ second fret. Then place your middle or ring finger on the D (forth) strings’ second fret. Now strum your guitar. Congratulations you have just played E minor chord.

 

Barre chord E minor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barre position: Now this is a barre chord. This chord and the barre chord E Major are very similar. Now hold the barre by placing your index finger on all the strings of the seventh fret. Then place your middle finger on the B (second) strings’ eighth fret. Then place your ring finger on the D (forth) strings’ ninth fret. Then place your pinky on the G (third) strings’ ninth fret. This is the position for the E minor chord. Now then, if you are playing barre chords for the first time, I guarantee there is no sound coming from your guitar. It’s really common. But, do not worry as you practice you’ll be play it smoothly.

 

Note: The best way to practice any chords is to hold the chord position and play every string individually and make sure that all of them sound smooth. And to practice the movement of the chord play one chord after the other and again make sure that all strings sound smooth. Eventually you’ll get the hang of it. Be patient.