Open Tunings
Explore Open D and Open E tunings with fretboard visualization, common chord shapes, and scale patterns.
Open D (DADF#AD)
Open D tunes all six strings to form a D major chord when strummed open. It creates a rich, resonant sound popular in blues, folk, and slide guitar.
Strings (low to high):D2A2D3F#3A3D4
Quick Chord Shapes
D Major0-0-0-0-0-0 (all open)
E MajorBarre fret 2
G MajorBarre fret 5
A MajorBarre fret 7
D Minor0-0-0-3-3-3
D70-0-0-2-1-2
Characteristics
- ●Open strings ring out a full D major chord
- ●Easy slide guitar - barre any fret for a major chord
- ●Deep, warm bass from the low D string
- ●Great for fingerpicking with droning bass notes
- ●Natural for keys of D, G, and A
Famous Artists
Joni MitchellBob DylanRichie HavensBruce CockburnElmore James
Famous Songs
- "Big Yellow Taxi" - Joni Mitchell
- "Blood on the Tracks" - Bob Dylan
- "Street Fighting Man" - Rolling Stones
- "She Talks to Angels" - Black Crowes