Open E Tuning

Open E major — bright, high-tension slide tuning (Duane Allman, Derek Trucks). Low to high: E B E G# B E.

How to tune to Open E

1. Start in standard tuning.
2. Raise the 5th string (A) to B, the 4th string (D) to E, and the 3rd string (G) to G#.
3. Strum open for an E major chord — bright and powerful for slide blues (careful: it raises string tension).

Famous songs in Open E

• Layla — Derek and the Dominos · get the tone →

More tunings: see all 12 tunings · standard tuning chart