This scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions, chords, and modes for the G Minor scale on guitar. For an in-depth lesson on the minor scale, see Minor Scale Patterns, Positions and Theory.
Notes of G Minor Scale
The G Minor scale contains 2 flats and 5 natural notes.
G – A – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F
Scale Formula
The scale formula for the G Minor scale is:
Root – Major 2nd – Minor 3rd – Perfect 4th – Perfect 5th – Minor 6th – Minor 7th
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Minor 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Minor 6th | Minor 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | G | A | B♭ | C | D | E♭ | F |
Scale Structure
G Minor follows the minor scale structure of whole and half step intervals:
W H W W H W W
G Minor Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the G Minor scale on the guitar.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Chords in the Key of G Minor
When you harmonize the G Minor scale you get the following chords:
| Degree | i | ii° | III | iv | v | VI | VII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chord | G | Adim | B♭ | Cm | Dm | E♭ | F |
| 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 Major of G Minor: B♭ Major | B♭ – Cm – Dm – E♭ – F – Gm – Adim
Parallel Major of G Minor: G Major | G – Am – Bm – C – D – Em – F#dim
Modes
The following are the modes of G Minor:
- B♭ Ionian (Major)
- C Dorian (Minor)
- D Phrygian (Minor)
- E♭ Lydian (Major)
- F Mixolydian (Major)
- G Aeolian (Minor)
- A Locrian (Minor)