G harmonic minor scale: notes, formula and fretboard

›

›

G harmonic minor

The G harmonic minor scale has 7 notes: G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb and F#. Its formula is 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1½ – ½.

The harmonic minor scale is the natural minor with a major seventh: this leading tone pulls strongly toward the tonic and creates an exotic interval (an augmented second) between degrees 6 and 7.

G harmonic minor

G A Bb C D Eb F# · 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7

Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.

Notes and intervals

Note

Degree

G

1

A

2

Bb

b3

C

4

D

5

Eb

b6

F#

7

Chords (triads)

i · G minor ii° · A diminished III+ · Bb augmented iv · C minor V · D major VI · Eb major vii° · F# diminished

Seventh chords

imaj7 · G minor major 7 iiø7 · A half-diminished III+ · Bb augmented iv7 · C minor 7 V7 · D7 VImaj7 · Eb major 7 vii°7 · F# diminished 7

Same notes (modes and relatives)

D phrygian dominant

Other G scales

G major G natural minor G melodic minor G major pentatonic G minor pentatonic G blues G dorian G phrygian G lydian G mixolydian

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

D harmonic minor C harmonic minor

Try it in the app

Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Open the chords Open the scales All chords and scales

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G harmonic minor scale?

The notes of the G harmonic minor scale are G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb and F#.

What is the formula of the harmonic minor scale?

The formula of the harmonic minor scale is 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7: it is built with the steps 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1½ – ½ (in tones).

How many accidentals are in the G harmonic minor scale?

The G harmonic minor scale has 1 sharp and 2 flats.

Which chords go with the G harmonic minor scale?

The chords of the G harmonic minor scale are G minor, A diminished, Bb augmented, C minor, D major, Eb major and F# diminished.

Popular chords

C major G major D major A major E major F major A minor E minor D minor G7 D7 C major 7

Popular scales

C major G major A natural minor A minor pentatonic E minor pentatonic A blues D dorian E phrygian All chords and scales

Help and FAQ Privacy Contact

© Chord Progression Guitar & Piano 2026