Jazz Scales

G Major – Straight

A major scale is made up of the intervals Root-Tone-Tone-Semitone-Tone-Tone-Tone-Semitone.

The scale of G Major is made up of the notes G A B C D E F# G.

G Major Scale Correct Fingering

Learn to play scales across two octaves.

Start with your right hand on the G above Middle C and your left hand one octave lower.

If you are a beginner, start by playing each hand individually for just one octave.

Right Hand

2 octaves – 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5
1 octave – 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5