Dive into a world of sophisticated harmony with the Emaj7 Tuning. This lush, open tuning immediately presents the rich, evocative sound of an E Major 7th chord, perfect for jazz, R&B, ambient soundscapes, and any genre demanding a touch of elegance. Playing open strings instantly creates a complex, full-bodied voicing, making it incredibly inspiring for songwriting and improvisation. Its unique intervals make for easily accessible new chord shapes and melodic possibilities, encouraging players to explore beyond traditional fingerings.

Technically, this tuning sets your strings to E2, G3#, E3, G4#, B3, D5# (from the lowest E to the highest E string). When played open, these notes fundamentally resolve to an E Major 7th chord (E - Root, G# - Major 3rd, B - Perfect 5th, D# - Major 7th). The tuning features multiple E notes (E2, E3), and G# notes (G3#, G4#) across different octaves, contributing to a full and resonant open voicing. The arrangement of these notes creates an open Emaj7 chord with the root (E) on the 6th string, a major third (G#) on the 5th, an octave root (E) on the 4th, another major third (G#) on the 3rd, a perfect fifth (B) on the 2nd, and a major seventh (D#) on the 1st string. This specific voicing offers a broad harmonic foundation to build upon.

How to Tune

To get your guitar into Emaj7 Tuning, carefully adjust each string as follows:

• String 6 (Low E): To achieve an E2, keep as is; no change (0 semitones).
• String 5 (A string): To achieve a G3#, tune down 1 semitones.
• String 4 (D string): To achieve an E3, tune up 2 semitones.
• String 3 (G string): To achieve a G4#, tune up 1 semitones.
• String 2 (B string): To achieve a B3, keep as is; no change (0 semitones).
• String 1 (High E): To achieve a D5#, tune down 1 semitones.

Important Note on String Gauges: When tuning, be mindful of string tension. Tuning up 3 or 4 semitones from standard can increase tension significantly. For movements exceeding 4 semitones (either up or down), a different string gauge might be advised to ensure optimal playability and prevent string breakage.

Your guitar strings will be tuned to the following notes:

• String 6: E2 (Lowest string)
• String 5: G3#
• String 4: E3
• String 3: G4#
• String 2: B3
• String 1: D5# (Highest string)