Chords in the Key of G major
G major has 1 sharp (F♯). Its seven chords are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F♯°. The relative minor is E minor.
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G major scale
G – A – B – C – D – E – F♯. Key signature: 1 sharp (F♯).
All chords in G major
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | G | G – B – D | Gmaj7 | G – B – D – F♯ | tonic (home) |
| ii | Am | A – C – E | Am7 | A – C – E – G | subdominant |
| iii | Bm | B – D – F♯ | Bm7 | B – D – F♯ – A | tonic substitute |
| IV | C | C – E – G | Cmaj7 | C – E – G – B | subdominant |
| V | D | D – F♯ – A | D7 | D – F♯ – A – C | dominant |
| vi | Em | E – G – B | Em7 | E – G – B – D | relative minor / tonic substitute |
| vii° | F♯° | F♯ – A – C | F♯m7♭5 | F♯ – A – C – E | dominant (leading-tone chord) |
Common chord progressions in G major
| Numerals | Chords in G major |
|---|---|
| I – V – vi – IV | G – D – Em – C |
| vi – IV – I – V | Em – C – G – D |
| I – vi – IV – V | G – Em – C – D |
| ii – V – I | Am – D – G |
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Related keys
- Relative minor: E minor (same notes, different home chord).
- Parallel minor: G minor (same root; borrow chords from it for colour).
- Neighbouring keys on the circle of fifths: C major and D major, one accidental away, for smooth key changes.
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Quick answers
What chords are in the key of G major?
The chords in G major are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F♯°. As 7th chords: Gmaj7, Am7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D7, Em7, F♯m7♭5.
How many sharps are in G major?
G major has 1 sharp (F♯).
What is the relative minor of G major?
E minor. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (1 sharp (F♯)).
What is the V chord in G major?
D (D – F♯ – A). As a 7th chord: D7.