G major scale
1 sharp: F♯ · pattern W–W–H–W–W–W–H
Scale degrees
| Degree | Note | Name | Half steps from G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Tonic | 0 |
| 2 | A | Supertonic | 2 |
| 3 | B | Mediant | 4 |
| 4 | C | Subdominant | 5 |
| 5 | D | Dominant | 7 |
| 6 | E | Submediant | 9 |
| 7 | F♯ | Leading tone | 11 |
About this scale
The major scale is the reference every other scale is compared with. G major’s notes also form the chords I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi and vii° of the key — the backbone of most songs in G.
Relative key: E minor.
Seventh chords in G major scale
Imaj7 Gmaj7ii7 Am7iii7 Bm7IVmaj7 Cmaj7V7 D7vi7 Em7viiø7 F♯m7♭5
Other G scales
G natural minorG harmonic minorG melodic minorG major pentatonicG minor pentatonicG bluesG DorianG Mixolydian
Major scale in other keys
Questions
What are the notes of the G major scale?
G, A, B, C, D, E, F♯, and back to G.
How many sharps or flats are in G major scale?
1: F♯.
What is the step pattern of the major scale?
W–W–H–W–W–W–H, where W is a whole step (two keys) and H is a half step (the next key). Start that pattern on G to get this scale.
What is the relative minor of G major?
E minor. Both scales use the same notes but start on a different tonic.