E Maj 7 chord — Open G
4 voicings · Open G
Tuning:DGDGBD
Fret 9 position
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Chord tones
E
R
G#
+4
B
+7
D#
+11
E Maj 7 in other tunings
Maj 7 in other keys — Open G
E Maj 7 in Open G — video lessons
About E Maj 7 in Open G
The E Maj 7 chord contains the notes E, G#, B, D#. In Open G tuning (strings: D–G–D–G–B–D), the chord shapes differ from standard tuning because the open string pitches change. Open G tuning lets you play a G major chord across all open strings — widely used in blues and slide guitar. Diagrams above show all playable shapes in this tuning.