Key of G - The G Minor Scale

Notes in the G Minor Scale:

GABbCDEbF

The key of G contains 7 notes: G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F.This minor key has a darker, more introspective quality perfect for emotional expression.

Chords in the Key of G

i
i
G minor
ii°
ii°
A diminished
III
III
Bb major
iv
iv
C minor
v
v
D minor
VI
VI
Eb major
VII
VII
F major

Common Chord Progressions

i - iv - v
Minor blues
i
G minor
→
iv
C minor
→
v
D minor
i - VII - VI - VII
Andalusian cadence
i
G minor
→
VII
F major
→
VI
Eb major
→
VII
F major
i - VI - III - VII
Natural minor
i
G minor
→
VI
Eb major
→
III
Bb major
→
VII
F major
i - iv - VII - III
Minor pop
i
G minor
→
iv
C minor
→
VII
F major
→
III
Bb major
G Minor Scale Pattern

The G Minor scale follows the pattern of W-H-W-W-H-W-W (natural minor scale).

Scale formula: G - A - Bb - C - D - Eb - F

Key signature: Same as its relative major

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 minor) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

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