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Key of G minor

G minor is spelled G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F. Signature: 2 flats (B♭ E♭).

  • 2 flats
  • Relative B♭
  • Play the scale

G minor

Notes, signature and the chords of the key

G minor uses 2 flats (B♭ E♭). Its relative major is B♭ major. The scale is G – A – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F.

DegreeChordRoot frequency
iG minor392.00 Hz
ii°A diminished440.00 Hz
IIIB♭ major466.16 Hz
ivC minor523.25 Hz
vD minor587.33 Hz
VIE♭ major622.25 Hz
VIIF major698.46 Hz

Tonic note page: G4. Matching scale page: G minor scale.

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G major The parallel key, same tonic, other mode. Parallel key → G minor scale The scale on its own, with playback. Play the scale → G minor chord Just the tonic chord, with its notes and frequencies. Tonic chord →

FAQ

G minor questions

How many sharps or flats are in G minor?

2 flats (B♭ E♭).

What is the relative major of G minor?

B♭ major, 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.