# G natural minor guitar scale

> the darker mirror of the major scale, and the home sound of rock ballads, folk and minor-key pop

## Quick facts

- Root: G
- Notes: G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F
- Degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7
- Step formula: W-H-W-W-H-W-W
- Note count: 7
- Best for: Ballads, rock, minor-key pop

## Diatonic chords

- i: [Gm](https://openguitarchords.com/chords/g-minor)
- ii°: [Adim](https://openguitarchords.com/chords/diminished-chords#a-diminished)
- III: [Bb](https://openguitarchords.com/chords/b-flat)
- iv: [Cm](https://openguitarchords.com/chords/c-minor)
- v: [Dm](https://openguitarchords.com/chords/d-minor)
- VI: [Eb](https://openguitarchords.com/chords/e-flat)
- VII: [F](https://openguitarchords.com/chords/f)

Canonical page: https://openguitarchords.com/scales/g-natural-minor