G Major
G Major
Major
Beginner
Root: G
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
G
RootA
Major 2ndB
Major 3rdC
Perfect 4thD
Perfect 5thE
Major 6thF#
Major 7thInterval Details
G
Root
A
Major 2nd
B
Major 3rd
C
Perfect 4th
D
Perfect 5th
E
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
1 sharps (#)
Modes (Chord Scales)
G major
A dorian
B phrygian
C lydian
D mixolydian
E 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
G
Scale Type
major
Note Count
7
Accidentals
1♯
Difficulty
Beginner