How do you play the C# dim(no3)/D chord?

To play the C# dim(no3)/D chord on piano, play the C# dim(no3) chord (C# and G) with D as the lowest bass note. Place the D note below the other chord tones. Slash chords specify a particular bass note different from the chord root.

What notes are in the C# dim(no3)/D chord?

The C# dim(no3)/D chord uses the 2 notes of the C# dim(no3) chord — C# (Perfect unison) and G (Diminished fifth) — with D 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 C# dim(no3)/D chord means a C# dim(no3) chord with D in the bass.

C# dim(no3)/D

The C# dim(no3) chord consists of the C# (Perfect unison) and G (Diminished fifth) notes, with D as the bass note.

How to play the C# dim(no3)/D chord

Play D as the lowest bass note in the left hand
Find C# (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add G (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C#
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C# dim(no3)/D chord

Related chords with different root

C# Viennese trichord
G sus(#4)

Related slash chords

G dim(no3)/D