How do you play the F# m(#5)/G# chord?

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

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

F# m(#5)/G#

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

How to play the F# m(#5)/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 D (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above F#
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the F# m(#5)/G# chord

Related slash chords

D major/G#