What notes are in the G algerian scale?

The G algerian scale consists of 7 notes: G, A, Bb, C#, D, Eb and F#. These notes together make up the G algerian scale.

What intervals make up the G algerian scale?

The G algerian scale contains the following intervals from its root note (G): G (Perfect unison), A (Major second), Bb (Minor third), C# (Diminished fifth), D (Perfect fifth), Eb (Minor sixth) and F# (Major seventh).

G algerian scale

Q: How do you play the G algerian scale on piano?

To play the G algerian scale on piano, start on G and play the following notes in ascending order: G (Perfect unison), A (Major second), Bb (Minor third), C# (Diminished fifth), D (Perfect fifth), Eb (Minor sixth) and F# (Major seventh). Each note is played one at a time, stepping through the scale from the root.

The G algerian scale consists of the G (Perfect unison), A (Major second), Bb (Minor third), C# (Diminished fifth), D (Perfect fifth), Eb (Minor sixth) and F# (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the G algerian scale

How to play the G algerian scale

Find G (Root) on the piano keyboard
Play A (Major second) — 2 semitones above G
Play Bb (Minor third) — 3 semitones above G
Play C# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above G
Play D (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above G
Play Eb (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above G
Play F# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above G
Play all 7 notes in ascending order to perform the G algerian scale

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Chords in this scale

G algerian scale

How to play the G algerian scale

Scales with same root

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

G chords

A chords

Bb chords

C# chords

D chords

Eb chords

D# chords

F# chords

Gb chords