Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
E Minor Bass Chord
Master the E m chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|----------1---|
D|-------1------|
A|----2---------|
E|-4------------|Chord Tones & Degree Formula
Chord Tones: E - G - B
1
E
Interval: +0st
♭3
G
Interval: +3st
5
B
Interval: +7st
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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G
G
B
E
G
D
E
G
B
A
B
E
G
E
E
G
B
E
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Dark, melancholic, and grounded.
Bass Application: Minor key roots (i, iv, v), rock riffs, and sad/mellow grooves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the E Minor bass chord?
The chord tones of the E Minor bass chord are: E - G - B. The formula is: 1 - ♭3 - 5.
How do bassists use Minor chords in basslines?
Dark, melancholic, and grounded. Minor key roots (i, iv, v), rock riffs, and sad/mellow grooves.
How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.