G Natural Minor Guitar Scale
6-string guitar · Aeolian · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
G
A
B♭
C
D
E♭
F
Solfège : Sol – La – Si♭ – Do – Ré – Mi♭ – Fa
Interval Structure
G
T
A
½T
B♭
T
C
T
D
½T
E♭
T
F
→
G+oct.
T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in G) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | Gm | minor |
| ii° | A° | diminished |
| III | B♭ | Major |
| iv | Cm | minor |
| v | Dm | minor |
| VI | E♭ | Major |
| VII | F | Major |
About this scale
The natural minor scale is the quintessential rock and metal scale on guitar. Its fretboard positions form box shapes ideal for improvisation. Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Angus Young — all built their solos from this scale. Its dark, direct character suits palm-muted riffs and melodic lead playing perfectly.
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