Chords in the key of G major

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in G major. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in G major are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#dim (I ii iii IV V vi vii°).

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Key signature1 sharp

Relative minorE minor

ScaleG A B C D E F#

Major pentatonicG A B D E

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The chords in the key of G major

The seven chords in G major are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#dim. As seventh chords they're Gmaj7, Am7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D7, Em7, F#m7b5. They all use only notes from the G major scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in G major with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	I	G	Gmaj7
2	ii	Am	Am7
3	iii	Bm	Bm7
4	IV	C	Cmaj7
5	V	D	D7
6	vi	Em	Em7
7	vii°	F#dim	F#m7b5

Popular progressions in G major

Common chord progressions played in G major
Progression	Numerals	Chords in G
The pop axis	I V vi IV	G D Em C
Sensitive pop	vi IV I V	Em C G D
50s doo-wop	I vi IV V	G Em C D
Uplift	I IV vi V	G C Em D
Floating pop	IV I V vi	C G D Em
Canon	I V vi iii IV I IV V	G D Em Bm C G C D
Mixolydian rock	I bVII IV I	G F C G
Three-chord rock	I IV V IV	G C D C

G major on the circle of fifths

G major has 1 sharp. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are C major and D major. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative minor, E minor, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over G major

Use the G major scale (G A B C D E F#) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the G major pentatonic (G A B D E).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of G major?

The chords in G major are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#dim.

What is the relative minor of G major?

The relative minor of G major is E minor. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in G major?

G major has 1 sharp.

What notes are in the G major scale?

The G major scale is G A B C D E F#.

Last updated November 14, 2026.