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