i–iv–v–i in E minor

EmAmBmEm

i–iv–v–i · E minor · Minor folk

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How it works

All three chords minor, so nothing resolves hard. Swap the v for a major V and the whole thing snaps into focus. That one change is the difference between folk and flamenco.

The chords

  • Em

    Open

    23ERB5ERG♭3B5ER
  • Am

    Open

    231×ARE5ARC♭3E5
  • Bm

    Barre · Am shape · 2nd fret

    3421×BRF♯5BRD♭3F♯5
E minor scalein A minorin D minor