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

To play the F# dim(no3)/A chord on piano, play the F# dim(no3) chord (F# and C) with A as the lowest bass note. Place the A 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)/A chord?

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

F# dim(no3)/A

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

How to play the F# dim(no3)/A chord

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

Related chords with different root

F# dim

Related slash chords

C dim(no3)/A