E Minor scale

Notes: E · F# · G · A · B · C · D

The natural minor scale. Sounds sad, dark, or serious.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in E Minor

1P Degree

Minor Diagrams

2M Degree

F#dim

Diminished Diagrams

3m Degree

Major Diagrams

4P Degree

Minor Diagrams

5P Degree

Minor Diagrams

6m Degree

Major Diagrams

7m Degree

Major Diagrams

The E minor scale is a 7-note diatonic sequence used across many songs. Formula: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

Chords built on the 1P, 4P, and 5P degrees usually provide the main harmonic movement.