Gb Major
Gb Major
Major
Beginner
Root: Gb
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Gb
RootAb
Major 2ndBb
Major 3rdB
Perfect 4thDb
Perfect 5thEb
Major 6thF
Major 7thInterval Details
Gb
Root
Ab
Major 2nd
Bb
Major 3rd
B
Perfect 4th
Db
Perfect 5th
Eb
Major 6th
F
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Bright, stable
Emotion
Happy, optimistic, strong
Suitable Genres
Pop, Rock, Country, Classical
Harmony
Key Signature
6 flats (bbbbbb)
Modes (Chord Scales)
Gb major
Ab dorian
Bb phrygian
Cb lydian
Db mixolydian
Eb minor
F locrian
Harmonic Functions
T = Tonic
SD = Subdominant
D = Dominant
Related Scales
Modes
Modes are built from each degree of the parent scale, creating different musical colors.
Degree 1
Ionian
Degree 2
Dorian
Degree 3
Phrygian
Degree 4
Lydian
Degree 5
Mixolydian
Degree 6
Aeolian
Degree 7
Locrian
Practice Tips
Start with C major as it has no accidentals. Practice in order: ascending then descending, then try thirds.
Alternate Names
Ionian
Do mode
Common Music Genres
Pop
Classical
Country
Folk
Tags
basic
diatonic
major
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
Gb
Scale Type
major
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♭
Difficulty
Beginner