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