How do you play the F# m(add9)(no5)/G# chord?

To play the F# m(add9)(no5)/G# chord on piano, play the F# m(add9)(no5) chord (F#, A and G#) with G# as the lowest bass note. Place the G# note below the other chord tones. Slash chords specify a particular bass note different from the chord root.

What notes are in the F# m(add9)(no5)/G# chord?

The F# m(add9)(no5)/G# chord uses the 3 notes of the F# m(add9)(no5) chord — F# (Perfect unison), A (Minor third) and G# (Major ninth) — with G# 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# m(add9)(no5)/G# chord means a F# m(add9)(no5) chord with G# in the bass.

F# m(add9)(no5)/G#

The F# m(add9)(no5) chord consists of the F# (Perfect unison), A (Minor third) and G# (Major ninth) notes, with G# as the bass note.

How to play the F# m(add9)(no5)/G# chord

Play G# as the lowest bass note in the left hand
Find F# (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add A (Minor third) — 3 semitones above F#
Add G# (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above F#
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the F# m(add9)(no5)/G# chord

Related chords with different root

F# m(add2)(no5)
F# m(add9)(no5)

Related slash chords

F# m3/G#