A Major chord — Open D
2 voicings · Open D
Tuning:DADF#AD
Fret 7 position
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Chord tones
A
R
C#
+4
E
+7
A Major in other tunings
Major in other keys — Open D
A Major in Open D — video lessons
About A Major in Open D
The A Major chord contains the notes A, C#, E. In Open D tuning (strings: D–A–D–F#–A–D), the chord shapes differ from standard tuning because the open string pitches change. Open D tuning gives an open D major chord across all strings — ideal for slide guitar and Joni Mitchell-style playing. Diagrams above show all playable shapes in this tuning.