B Major 6 chord — Open D
2 voicings · Open D
Tuning:DADF#AD
Fret 9 position
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Chord tones
B
R
D#
+4
F#
+7
G#
+9
B Major 6 in other tunings
Major 6 in other keys — Open D
B Major 6 in Open D — video lessons
About B Major 6 in Open D
The B Major 6 chord contains the notes B, D#, F#, G#. 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.