The G Whole Tone scale contains six notes: G, A, B, C♯, D♯, and F. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-W-W-W-W.
G Whole Tone Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | G | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | A | M2 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | B | M3 |
| ♯4 | Augmented 4th | C♯ | A4 |
| ♯5 | Augmented 5th | D♯ | A5 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | F | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | G | P8 |
Key Signature
The G Whole Tone Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
C♯D♯
G Whole Tone Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the G Whole Tone Scale on piano?
The G Whole Tone Scale uses the notes G – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – F – G. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the G Whole Tone Scale?
The G Whole Tone Scale contains six notes: G – A – B – C# – D# – F. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does G Whole Tone have?
The G Whole Tone Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: C♯, D♯.
What does the G Whole Tone Scale sound like?
The G Whole Tone Scale has a dreamy, ambiguous quality with no half-steps — used by Debussy and in dream sequences. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.