C Major chord — Open D
4 voicings · Open D
Tuning:DADF#AD
Fret 3 position
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Chord tones
C
R
E
+4
G
+7
C Major in other tunings
Major in other keys — Open D
C Major in Open D — video lessons
About C Major in Open D
The C Major chord contains the notes C, E, 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.