8.16 The G flat major scale

In this chapter, you’ll learn how you can make the G flat major scale by applying the sequence: whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half, starting from G flat. You’ll also learn how to play the G flat major scale on the piano.

1. The structure of the G flat major scale

Every major scale consists of the following sequence: whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half. When you apply this sequence starting from G flat, you get the tones Gb Ab Bb Cb Db Eb F Gb.

Examples

Which tones will you get if you construct a major scale, starting from G flat?

The G flat major scale is comprised of the notes: Gb Ab Bb Cb Db Eb F Gb.
The G flat major scale has six flats: B flat, E flat, A flat, D flat, G flat and C flat.

2. The G flat major scale played on the piano

The G flat major scale ascending and descending, played by the right hand over one and over two octaves.

The G flat major scale ascending and descending, played by the left hand over one and over two octaves.

The G flat major scale is comprised of the notes Gb Ab Bb Cb Db Eb F Gb.
The G flat major scale has six flats: B flat, E flat, A flat, D flat, G flat and C flat.