What are the chords in G minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are Gm, Adim, B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F.

What is the relative key of G minor?

It is B♭ major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭) in its key signature. Its scale is G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F and its relative key is B♭ major.

PatternW – H – W – W – H – W – W(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	Minor third
4	C	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	D	Dominant	Perfect fifth
♭6	E♭	Submediant	Minor sixth
♭7	F	Subtonic	Minor seventh

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

How many sharps or flats does G minor have?: G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
What are the chords in G minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are Gm, Adim, B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F.
What is the relative key of G minor?: It is B♭ major: 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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