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3. Open Chords

E minor (Em)

Two fingers. The easiest full-sounding chord on guitar.

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Place the Em shape
Pluck each string — all 6 ring clean
Strum Em 4 times, steady

**Em**: 2nd finger on 5th string, 2nd fret. 3rd finger on 4th string, 2nd fret. Strum all 6 strings.

Pluck each string individually — each should ring clearly. If a string buzzes, your finger is either too flat or not close enough to the fret.

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