How do you play the G# m3/D# chord?

To play the G# m3/D# chord on piano, play the G# m3 chord (G# and B) with D# as the lowest bass note. Place the D# note below the other chord tones. Slash chords specify a particular bass note different from the chord root.

What notes are in the G# m3/D# chord?

The G# m3/D# chord uses the 2 notes of the G# m3 chord — G# (Perfect unison) and B (Minor third) — with D# 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# m3/D# chord means a G# m3 chord with D# in the bass.

G# m3/D#

The G# m3 chord consists of the G# (Perfect unison) and B (Minor third) notes, with D# as the bass note.

How to play the G# m3/D# chord

Play D# as the lowest bass note in the left hand
Find G# (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add B (Minor third) — 3 semitones above G#
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the G# m3/D# chord

Related chords with different root

G# minor