D# Major b5 chord — Open D
1 voicing · Open D
Tuning:DADF#AD
Open position
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Chord tones
D#
R
G
+4
A
+6
D# Major b5 in other tunings
Major b5 in other keys — Open D
D# Major b5 in Open D — video lessons
About D# Major b5 in Open D
The D# Major b5 chord contains the notes D#, G, A. 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.