How do you play the A add2(no5)/E chord?

To play the A add2(no5)/E chord on piano, play the A add2(no5) chord (A, B and C#) with E as the lowest bass note. Place the E note below the other chord tones. Slash chords specify a particular bass note different from the chord root.

What notes are in the A add2(no5)/E chord?

The A add2(no5)/E chord uses the 3 notes of the A add2(no5) chord — A (Perfect unison), B (Major second) and C# (Major third) — with E played as the bass note in the lowest register.

What is a slash chord?

A slash chord (or compound chord) is written as Chord/Bass and specifies both a chord and a bass note. The note to the right of the slash is played as the lowest note. The A add2(no5)/E chord means a A add2(no5) chord with E in the bass.

A add2(no5)/E

The A add2(no5) chord consists of the A (Perfect unison), B (Major second) and C# (Major third) notes, with E as the bass note.

How to play the A add2(no5)/E chord

Play E as the lowest bass note in the left hand
Find A (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add B (Major second) — 2 semitones above A
Add C# (Major third) — 4 semitones above A
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the A add2(no5)/E chord

Related chords with different root

C# m7(#5)
C# m7(alt)
A add2
A add9

Related slash chords

A add9(no5)/E