What are the chords in G♭ major?

The chords on the seven degrees are G♭, A♭m, B♭m, C♭, D♭, E♭m, Fdim.

What is the relative key of G♭ major?

It is E♭ minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

G♭ major has 6 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭) in its key signature. Its scale is G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F and its relative key is E♭ minor.

PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	G♭	Tonic	Unison
2	A♭	Supertonic	Major second
3	B♭	Mediant	Major third
4	C♭	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	D♭	Dominant	Perfect fifth
6	E♭	Submediant	Major sixth
7	F	Leading tone	Major seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does G♭ major have?: G♭ major has 6 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭).
What are the chords in G♭ major?: The chords on the seven degrees are G♭, A♭m, B♭m, C♭, D♭, E♭m, Fdim.
What is the relative key of G♭ major?: It is E♭ minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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