Scale guide
G minor
In one sentence: G minor uses Bb and Eb—the same notes as Bb major—with G as its center.
RH ↑ blue numbersLH ↑ red numbers
Altered notes in the octave: G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F.
Notes
| US notation | Degrees |
|---|---|
| G A Bb C D Eb F | 1–2–♭3–4–5–♭6–♭7 |
G
A
Bb
C
D
Eb
F
Fingering
| Hand / direction | 1 octave | 2 octaves |
|---|---|---|
| RH ascending | 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 | 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 |
| LH ascending | 5-4-3-2-1-3-2-1 | 5-4-3-2-1-3-2-1-4-3-2-1-3-2-1 |
| RH descending | 5-4-3-2-1-3-2-1 | 5-4-3-2-1-3-2-1-4-3-2-1-3-2-1 |
| LH descending | 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 | 1-2-3-1-2-3-4-1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5 |
Practice
Alternate Bb major and G minor without changing notes. Hear how the resting point changes when the phrase ends on G.
Musical context
Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 is a familiar classical reference for G minor’s color.
Guided practice
- Play one octave with each hand, very slowly.
- Name the altered notes before every repetition.
- Join hands only when the crossings are silent.
- End each repetition on G and hear the resting point.
Common mistakes
- Losing an accidental when changing direction.
- Speeding up before the thumb crossing feels settled.
Checklist
- I keep the notes in the table in both directions.
- I follow the one- and two-octave fingerings.
- I can hear G as the scale’s center.