3. Open Chords

E minor (Em)

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

Finger 1 of 2

Put your middle finger on the A string, 2nd fret.

Tap through each finger, then tap Strum it to hear how it should sound.

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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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