Key of G - The G Major Scale

Notes in the G Major Scale:

GABCDEF#

The key of G contains 7 notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#.This major key has a bright, uplifting sound and is one of the most common keys in popular music.

Chords in the Key of G

I
I
G major
ii
ii
A minor
iii
iii
B minor
IV
IV
C major
V
V
D major
vi
vi
E minor
vii°
vii°
F# diminished

Chord details coming soon

Common Chord Progressions

I - V - vi - IV
Pop progression
I
G major
→
V
D major
→
vi
E minor
→
IV
C major
I - IV - V
Classic rock
I
G major
→
IV
C major
→
V
D major
I - vi - IV - V
50s progression
I
G major
→
vi
E minor
→
IV
C major
→
V
D major
ii - V - I
Jazz cadence
ii
A minor
→
V
D major
→
I
G major
G Major Scale Pattern

The G Major scale follows the pattern of W-W-H-W-W-W-H (whole and half steps).

Scale formula: G - A - B - C - D - E - F#

Key signature: 1 sharp

Understanding the Key of G

Scale Degrees

Each chord in the key is built on a scale degree. Roman numerals show the chord's position in the scale. Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

Tonic Chord

The I chord (G major) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

The V chord (D major) creates tension that naturally wants to resolve back to the tonic.