This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions, chords, and modes for the G Major scale. For an in-depth lesson on the major scale, please see Major Scale Patterns, Positions and Theory.
Notes of G Major Scale
The G Major Scale contains one sharp, F#. The rest of the notes are all naturals.
G – A – B – C – D – E – F#
Scale Formula
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Major 6th | Major 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | G | A | B | C | D | E | F# |
Scale Structure
G Major is a major scale and follows the major scale structure of whole and half step intervals:
W W H W W W H
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the G Major scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Chords in the Key of G Major
| Degree | I | ii | iii | IV | V | vi | vii° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chord | G | Am | Bm | C | D | Em | F#dim |
| Chord Notes | G – B – D | A – C – E | B – D – F# | C – E – G | D – F# – A | E – G – B | F# – A – C |
Relative and Parallel Scales
Relative Minor of G Major: E minor | Em – F#dim – G – Am – Bm – C – D
Parallel Minor of G Major: G minor | Gm – Adim – B♭ – Cm – Dm – E♭ – F
Modes
The following are the modes of G Major:
- G Ionian (Major)
- A Dorian (Minor)
- B Phrygian (Minor)
- C Lydian (Major)
- D Mixolydian (Major)
- E Aeolian (Minor)
- F# Locrian (Minor)
