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

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

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

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

D dim(no3)/Ab

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

How to play the D dim(no3)/Ab chord

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

Related chords with same root

G# dim(no3)

Related chords with different root

D dim(no3)