What are the chords in G major?

The chords on the seven degrees are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F♯dim.

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 1 sharp (F♯) 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 1 sharp (F♯).
What are the chords in G major?: The chords on the seven degrees are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F♯dim.
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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