How do you play the E m(#5) chord?

To play the E m(#5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: E (Perfect unison), G (Minor third) and C (Minor sixth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the E m(#5) chord.

What notes are in the E m(#5) chord?

The E m(#5) chord consists of 3 notes: E, G and C. These notes together form the E m(#5) chord.

What intervals make up the E m(#5) chord?

The E m(#5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (E): E (Perfect unison), G (Minor third) and C (Minor sixth).

E m(#5)

The E m(#5) chord consists of the E (Perfect unison), G (Minor third) and C (Minor sixth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a E m(#5) chord

How to play the E m(#5) chord

Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add G (Minor third) — 3 semitones above E
Add C (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above E
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the E m(#5) chord

Related chords with different root

C major

Related slash chords

C 5/E