How do you play the G add9(no5)/Bb chord?

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

What notes are in the G add9(no5)/Bb chord?

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

G add9(no5)/Bb

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

How to play the G add9(no5)/Bb chord

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

Related slash chords

G add2(no5)/Bb