Em/G on guitar: E minor with G in the bass
Em/G is the E minor chord (E, G, B) with its 3rd, G, as the lowest note: the 1st inversion of Em. The notes are the same as in Em; only the one at the bottom changes.
- Notes
- EGB
- Bass
- G 3rd of the chord
How to play Em/G on guitar
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Shape 1 · 1st position
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Shape 2 · fret 3
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Shape 3 · fret 8
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Shape 4 · fret 5
Where Em/G shows up
With the 3rd in the bass, a minor chord sounds lighter and the bass line can move by step instead of jumping to the root.
Other positions of Em
Frequently asked questions
What does Em/G mean?
Em/G reads "Em over G": you play Em and the lowest note is G. In a chord symbol, whatever comes after the slash is always the bass.
What is the difference between Em/G and Em?
The notes are the same (E, G, B); only the lowest one changes. With G in the bass, Em is in 1st inversion, and the bass line can move by step between chords.
How do you play Em/G on guitar?
The shapes on this page go from easiest to hardest. In all of them G is the lowest note; the low strings that would sound below it are not played (x).