How do you play the E m3/F# chord?

To play the E m3/F# chord on piano, play the E m3 chord (E and G) with F# as the lowest bass note. Place the F# note below the other chord tones. Slash chords specify a particular bass note different from the chord root.

What notes are in the E m3/F# chord?

The E m3/F# chord uses the 2 notes of the E m3 chord — E (Perfect unison) and G (Minor third) — with F# 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 m3/F# chord means a E m3 chord with F# in the bass.

E m3/F#

The E m3 chord consists of the E (Perfect unison) and G (Minor third) notes, with F# as the bass note.

How to play the E m3/F# chord

Play F# as the lowest bass note in the left hand
Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add G (Minor third) — 3 semitones above E
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the E m3/F# chord

Related chords with different root

E m(add2)(no5)
E m(add9)(no5)