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

Inversions with same root

D# 7(no5)

Related chords with different root

C# sus2(b5)

Related slash chords

G dim(no3)/D#