E Minor Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
E Minor filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
E Minor — chord details
The E Minor chord is made up of the following notes: E, G, B.
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for E Minor on ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
E minor is constructed from a minor third and a perfect fifth above the root — intervals 1P, 3m, 5P, producing the notes E, G, B. Compared to the major triad, the lowered third gives minor chords their characteristic dark, melancholic, and introspective quality. Minor chords are essential for expressing sadness, tension, and emotional depth across all styles of music, from classical to rock to R&B.
How to Play E Minor
On ukulele, E min is typically voiced as 0-4-3-2 — a more challenging shape requiring three fingers in a diagonal pattern. The ukulele's re-entrant tuning gives this chord a bright, cheerful character that is instantly recognizable. Practice clean fretting and let each string ring clearly for the best sound.
E Minor in Progressions
E minor serves as the i chord in E minor, the ii chord in G major, the iii chord in C major, and the vi chord in G major. Its appearances across multiple key centers make it indispensable in songwriting.
Common Substitutions
Em7, Em9, or G major can substitute effectively, each adding a distinct shade to the minor sound.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.