Key of E minor
Chords in the Key of E Minor – Free Chart
E minor has one sharp, F♯, the same notes as G major. Here are its notes in natural, harmonic and melodic minor, its chords and the progressions built from them. Press any chord to hear it.
The E minor scale
The notes of the key signature.
Chords in the key of E minor
Press to hearCommon progressions in E minor
i – VI – III – VII
Em– C– G– D
Big, emotional minor pop
i – iv – V – i
Em– Am– B– Em
The classic minor cadence
i – VII – VI – V
Em– D– C– B
Flamenco's falling line
i – iv – VII – III
Em– Am– D– G
Moody rock and ballads
iiø7 – V7 – i7
F♯m7♭5– B7– Em7
The minor jazz cadence
Make a song in E minor
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Nearby keys
Keys that share chords with E minor
For DJs
Mixing in key
E minor is 9A on the Camelot wheel, the code most DJ software shows. It mixes cleanly with these keys:
FAQ
E minor questions
What chords are in the key of E minor?
Em, F♯dim, G, Am, Bm, C and D. In a minor key the V chord is often played major, B instead of Bm, because it leads back home more strongly.
How many sharps or flats does E minor have?
One sharp: F♯. It shares its key signature with its relative major, G major.
What is the relative major of E minor?
G major. It uses the same seven notes as E minor but starts on G.
What's the difference between natural, harmonic and melodic minor?
Natural E minor uses the notes of its key signature: E F♯ G A B C D. Harmonic minor raises the 7th note to D♯, which makes the V chord major (B). Melodic minor raises the 6th and 7th going up (C♯ and D♯) and usually comes back down as natural minor.
How do I know if a song is in E minor?
Drop it into the free BPM & key finder. If it says E minor, every chord on this page will fit, and you can make a new song in the same key.