Em 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in GDAD Tuning

Short answer: Em is a E Minor chord with the notes E, G, B. In GDAD tuning, there are 8 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E-, E min, E Minor

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How to Play Em on 4-String Banjo

Em, E-, Emin, EMinor

Notes: E, G, B

x,2,2,5 (x112)
9,9,10,9 (1121)
9,9,7,5 (3421)
9,5,7,9 (3124)
9,9,10,x (112x)
9,x,10,9 (1x21)
9,9,x,5 (23x1)
9,5,x,9 (21x3)

Quick Summary

  • The Em chord contains the notes: E, G, B
  • In GDAD tuning, there are 8 voicings available
  • Also written as: E-, E min, E Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Em chord on 4-String Banjo?

Em is a E Minor chord. It contains the notes E, G, B. On 4-String Banjo in GDAD tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Em on 4-String Banjo?

To play Em on in GDAD tuning, use one of the 8 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Em chord?

The Em chord contains the notes: E, G, B.

How many ways can you play Em on 4-String Banjo?

In GDAD tuning, there are 8 voicings for the Em chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B.

What are other names for Em?

Em is also known as E-, E min, E Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B.

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