The G major scale consists of one sharp in its key signature. The sharp is F♯. This means that the note F is raised by a half step to F♯ in the G major scale. The key signature helps musicians identify the key of a piece of music and indicates which notes are to be consistently sharp or flatted throughout the composition.
G Major Scale
The G major scale is a diatonic scale that follows a specific pattern of whole and half steps. The notes in the G major scale are:- G
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F♯
- G
Chords in G Major
The primary chords are built on each scale degree in the key of G major. These chords are essential for harmonizing melodies and are commonly used in chord progressions.- G major (I): G - B - D
- A minor (ii): A - C - E
- B minor (iii): B - D - F♯
- C major (IV): C - E - G
- D major (V): D - F♯ - A
- E minor (vi): E - G - B
- F♯ diminished (vii°): F♯ - A - C