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

To play the D dim(no3)/E chord on piano, play the D dim(no3) chord (D and G#) 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 D dim(no3)/E chord?

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

D dim(no3)/E

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

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

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

Inversions with same root

E 7(no5)

Related chords with different root

D sus2(b5)

Related slash chords

G# dim(no3)/E