Open E major — bright, high-tension slide tuning (Duane Allman, Derek Trucks). Low to high: E B E G# B E.
Open E tuning is, from the low (6th) string to the high (1st) string, E B E G# B E.
Start in standard tuning. Raise the 5th string (A) to B, the 4th string (D) to E, and the 3rd string (G) to G#. Strum open for an E major chord — bright and powerful for slide blues (careful: it raises string tension).
Popular songs in Open E tuning include Layla by Derek and the Dominos.
Open E major — bright, high-tension slide tuning (Duane Allman, Derek Trucks).
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