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

To play the E m(#5)/D chord on piano, play the E m(#5) chord (E, G and C) 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 E m(#5)/D chord?

The E m(#5)/D chord uses the 3 notes of the E m(#5) chord — E (Perfect unison), G (Minor third) and C (Minor sixth) — 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 E m(#5)/D chord means a E m(#5) chord with D in the bass.

E m(#5)/D

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

How to play the E m(#5)/D chord

Play D as the lowest bass note in the left hand
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 4 notes simultaneously to sound the E m(#5)/D chord

Related chords with different root

C add2
C add9
E m7(#5)
E m7(alt)

Related slash chords

C major/D