E minor chord progressions

8 common progressions in E minor — click any chord to see fingerings.

i–VII–VI–VII

Rock, metal

Dramatic, intense

Emi DVII CVI DVII

i–iv–VII–III

Rock, pop, film

Dark, cinematic

Emi Amiv DVII GIII

i–VI–III–VII

Pop, punk, indie

Epic, anthemic

Emi CVI GIII DVII

i–VII–VI–V

Flamenco, rock, classical

Tense, descending

Emi DVII CVI BV

i–iv–V

Blues, jazz, tango

Dark, bluesy

Emi Amiv B7V7

i–III–VII–VI

Alternative, indie, emo

Melancholic, introspective

Emi GIII DVII CVI

ii°–V–i

Jazz, bossa nova

Sophisticated, tense

F#dimii°B7V7 Em7im7

i–v–iv–V

Gothic, ambient, film

Haunting, mysterious

Emi Bmv Amiv B7V7

E major progressions

E major

Minor progressions in other keys

C C#D D#E F F#G G#A A#B

About E minor progressions

The key of E minor is one of the most common keys for guitar. The progressions above cover the most popular harmonic patterns used in rock, metal, pop, and jazz. Click any chord to see multiple fingering options on the fretboard.