How do you play the F dim(no3)/Cb chord?

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

What notes are in the F dim(no3)/Cb chord?

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

F dim(no3)/Cb

The F dim(no3) chord consists of the F (Perfect unison) and Cb (Diminished fifth) notes, with Cb as the bass note.

How to play the F dim(no3)/Cb chord

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

Related chords with same root

B dim(no3)

Related chords with different root

F dim(no3)