G minor scale on piano
The G minor scale uses the notes G - A - B♭ - C - D - E♭ - F and has 2 flats. This page shows the natural minor scale.
Numbers on the keys are right-hand fingers (1 = thumb, 5 = little finger).
G minor scale fingering
| Hand | G | A | B♭ | C | D | E♭ | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Practice each hand alone, slowly, until the thumb crossing feels smooth. Then play hands together at a tempo where you make no mistakes, and raise it a little each day.
Chords in G minor
Build a triad on every note of the scale and you get the seven chords that belong to this key:
| Degree | Chord | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| i | G minor | G - B♭ - D |
| ii° | A diminished | A - C - E♭ |
| III | B♭ major | B♭ - D - F |
| iv | C minor | C - E♭ - G |
| v | D minor | D - F - A |
| VI | E♭ major | E♭ - G - B♭ |
| VII | F major | F - A - C |
The most common progression in pop music in this key is Gm - Dm - E♭ - Cm (i - v - VI - iv).
Relative key
B♭ major is the relative major of G minor. Both scales use the same notes; they simply start on a different note, which changes the mood.
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the G minor scale?
G minor: G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G.
How many sharps or flats are in G minor?
G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
What is the relative major of G minor?
B♭ major. It shares the same notes and key signature as G minor.