How do you play the G# add2(no5)/G chord?

To play the G# add2(no5)/G chord on piano, play the G# add2(no5) chord (G#, A# and C) 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 G# add2(no5)/G chord?

The G# add2(no5)/G chord uses the 3 notes of the G# add2(no5) chord — G# (Perfect unison), A# (Major second) and C (Major third) — 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 G# add2(no5)/G chord means a G# add2(no5) chord with G in the bass.

G# add2(no5)/G

The G# add2(no5) chord consists of the G# (Perfect unison), A# (Major second) and C (Major third) notes, with G as the bass note.

How to play the G# add2(no5)/G chord

Play G as the lowest bass note in the left hand
Find G# (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add A# (Major second) — 2 semitones above G#
Add C (Major third) — 4 semitones above G#
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the G# add2(no5)/G chord

Related chords with different root

G# maj9(no5)

Related slash chords

G# add9(no5)/G