G Harmonic Minor

GABbCDEbF#

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

G Harmonic Minor scale – keys G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F# highlightedPiano keyboard with keys G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F# highlighted. G is the root note.GACDBbEbF#

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for G Harmonic MinorScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes F#, G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1GP10
2AM22
3Bbm33
4CP45
5DP57
6Ebm68
7F#M711

Diatonic Chords in G Harmonic Minor

DegreeNumeralChord
1i Gm
2ii° Adim
3III+ Bbaug
4iv Cm
5V D
6VI Eb
7vii° F#dim

About G Harmonic Minor

The G Harmonic Minor contains 7 notes: G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F#. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note G, which gives it its distinctive sound and character. Understanding the interval structure of a scale is essential for improvisation, composition, and recognizing the scale by ear.

The diatonic chords shown above are the chords that occur naturally within this scale. They are formed by stacking thirds from each degree of the scale, and they form the harmonic foundation for music written in this key. Knowing these chords helps you build chord progressions, understand song harmony, and improvise melodies that fit over each chord. Try the Chord Progression Generator to hear how these chords sound together.