The key of G major has 1 sharp (F♯). The notes of the scale are G, A, B, C, D, E, F♯ and its diatonic chords are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#°.
G major scale
G major scale: G · A · B · C · D · E · F♯ · G
Step: G W A W B H C W D W E W F♯ H G
The chords (triads)
| Degree | Symbol | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | G tonic | G B D | |
| ii | Am subdominant | A C E | |
| iii | Bm tonic | B D F♯ | |
| IV | C subdominant | C E G | |
| V | D dominant | D F♯ A | |
| vi | Em tonic | E G B | |
| vii° | F#° dominant | F♯ A C |
Seventh chords
| Degree | Symbol | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | G7M | G B D F♯ | |
| ii | Am7 | A C E G | |
| iii | Bm7 | B D F♯ A | |
| IV | C7M | C E G B | |
| V | D7 | D F♯ A C | |
| vi | Em7 | E G B D | |
| viiø | F#m7(b5) | F♯ A C E |
Common progressions in G major
- G – D – Em – C (I – V – vi – IV)
- G – Em – C – D (I – vi – IV – V)
- Am – D – G (ii – V – I)
- G – C – D – G (I – IV – V – I)
Relative key
The relative minor of G major is E minor: same notes and chords, starting from E.
Chords in other keys
Major keys: C major · G major · D major · A major · E major · B major · F♯ major · G♭ major · D♭ major · A♭ major · E♭ major · B♭ major · F major
Minor keys: A minor · E minor · B minor · F♯ minor · C♯ minor · G♯ minor · E♭ minor · B♭ minor · F minor · C minor · G minor · D minor
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Frequently asked questions
What chords are in the key of G major?
G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#°. With sevenths: G7M, Am7, Bm7, C7M, D7, Em7, F#m7(b5).
How many sharps or flats does G major have?
The key of G major has 1 sharp (F♯).
What is the relative minor of G major?
E minor, which uses the same notes.