Piano Music Theory

Music Theory for Beginners

G Major Scale

G Major Scale

G – A – B – C – D – E –  F – G are the notes of the G major scale.

g major scale

Notes of the G Major Scale on a piano keyboard and in ascending order on a staff.

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G Major Key Signature

The key signature of G major scale has only one F Sharp.

G major scale is the relative major of E minor scale G major and E minor scales have the same sharp key signature.

Sharp Key Signatures
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G Major Diatonic Chords

These are the seven major scale diatonic chords that come from the G major scale.

g major diatonic chords

I. G – B – D (G major chord)

ii. A – C – E (A minor chord)

iii. B – D – F♯ (B minor chord)

IV. C – E – G (C major chord)

V. D – F♯ – A (D major chord)

vi. E – G – B (E minor chord)

viiº. F♯ – A – C (F Sharp diminished chord)

These are the chords that are diatonic to the G major scale. They make a harmonic sound for music in the G major key.

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