Key of Gb - The Gb Major Scale

Notes in the Gb Major Scale:

GbAbBbCbDbEbF

The key of Gb contains 7 notes: Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb, Db, Eb, 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 Gb

I
I
Gb major

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ii
ii
Ab minor

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iii
iii
Bb minor

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IV
IV
B major

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V
V
Db major

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vi
vi
Eb minor

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vii°
vii°
F diminished

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Common Chord Progressions

I - V - vi - IV
Pop progression
I
Gb major
→
V
Db major
→
vi
Eb minor
→
IV
B major
I - IV - V
Classic rock
I
Gb major
→
IV
B major
→
V
Db major
I - vi - IV - V
50s progression
I
Gb major
→
vi
Eb minor
→
IV
B major
→
V
Db major
ii - V - I
Jazz cadence
ii
Ab minor
→
V
Db major
→
I
Gb major
Gb Major Scale Pattern

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

Scale formula: Gb - Ab - Bb - Cb - Db - Eb - F

Key signature: 6 flats

Understanding the Key of Gb

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

Dominant Chord

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