G major fingering at a glance
One octave going up. Coming down, use the same finger on each note.
| Note | G | A | B | C | D | E | F sharp | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
G major: common questions
- What notes are in G major?
- G major has 1 sharp: F sharp. The scale is G A B C D E F sharp G.
- What is the fingering for the G major scale?
- For one octave going up, the right hand plays 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 and the left hand plays 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1, on G A B C D E F sharp G. Coming down, use the same finger on each note.
- What is the relative minor of G major?
- E minor. It has the same key signature as G major, so it uses the same sharps or flats.
- What are the notes of the G major arpeggio?
- G, B and D: the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of the scale. In root position over one octave, the right hand plays 1 2 3 5 and the left hand plays 5 4 2 1.
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