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Diatonic · G# / A♭ root
G# / A♭ Major
The brightest, most stable scale in Western music. The foundation of tonal harmony — every key signature is built around it.
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Notes in G# Major
AbRoot
Bb2nd
C3rd
Db4th
Eb5th
F6th
G7th
AbOctave
Hear G# Major
Major in All 12 Keys
Other Scales from G#
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About the G# Major Scale
The G# major scale contains the notes Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab. It follows the interval pattern 2-2-1-2-2-2-1 and belongs to the diatonic family.
The brightest, most stable scale in Western music. The foundation of tonal harmony — every key signature is built around it. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.