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

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

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

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

E dim(no3)/C#

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

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

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

Related chords with different root

A# dim

Related slash chords

A# dim(no3)/C#