G major
Notes, signature and the chords of the key
G major uses 1 sharp (F♯). Its relative minor is E minor. The scale is G – A – B – C – D – E – F♯.
| Degree | Chord | Root frequency |
|---|---|---|
| I | G major | 392.00 Hz |
| ii | A minor | 440.00 Hz |
| iii | B minor | 493.88 Hz |
| IV | C major | 523.25 Hz |
| V | D major | 587.33 Hz |
| vi | E minor | 659.26 Hz |
| vii° | F♯ diminished | 739.99 Hz |
Tonic note page: G4. Matching scale page: G major scale.
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G major questions
How many sharps or flats are in G major?
1 sharp (F♯).
What is the relative minor of G major?
E minor, which shares this signature.
Are these chord qualities for the harmonic minor?
No. Minor keys on this page use the natural minor, so the v chord is minor. Harmonic and melodic minor are a later batch.