E Maj 7 chord — Open D
4 voicings · Open D
Tuning:DADF#AD
Fret 7 position
1 / 4
Chord tones
E
R
G#
+4
B
+7
D#
+11
E Maj 7 in other tunings
Maj 7 in other keys — Open D
E Maj 7 in Open D — video lessons
About E Maj 7 in Open D
The E Maj 7 chord contains the notes E, G#, B, D#. 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.