E♭ Minor Guitar Chord (E♭m)
E♭ minor is a three-note chord built from E♭ (the root), G♭ (the minor third), and B♭ (the perfect fifth). It carries real emotional weight: sad in a ballad, brooding in rock, dramatic in flamenco. The minor third is what gives it that pull. Below are 4 ways to play it in standard tuning, easiest shape first.
E♭m chord shapes — standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 2, your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 3, and your pinky finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 4. Keep the low E (6th) and A (5th) strings out of the strum — start your downstroke from the D (4th) string.
Once that shape is comfortable, try the other 3 voicings above — same notes, different neck positions and textures.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | E♭ |
| ♭3 | minor third | G♭ |
| 5 | perfect fifth | B♭ |
Keep exploring
Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see E♭m in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
More E♭ chords
Nearby minor chords
E♭m FAQ
What notes are in E♭m?
E♭m contains E♭, G♭, and B♭ — the root (E♭), the minor third, and the perfect fifth.
Is E♭m a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest E♭m shape (x-x-1-3-4-2) needs no barre — it uses 4 fingers. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 6, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play E♭m on guitar?
Start with the 1fr shape x-x-1-3-4-2. Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 2, your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 3, and your pinky finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 4. Keep the low E (6th) and A (5th) strings out of the strum — start your downstroke from the D (4th) string.