G♯ natural minor scale
The G♯ natural minor scale, also known as the G♯ Aeolian mode, features five sharps (G♯, A♯, C♯, D♯, F♯) in its key signature. It is the relative minor of the B major scale and is enharmonically equivalent to the A♭ natural minor scale. This scale is particularly effective in creating intense, dramatic moods in contemporary classical and electronic music compositions.
The scale follows the natural minor pattern: G♯ to A♯ (whole), A♯ to B (half), B to C♯ (whole), C♯ to D♯ (whole), D♯ to E (half), E to F♯ (whole), and F♯ to G♯ (whole). This progression creates a sophisticated minor tonality that can evoke deep emotional responses.
G♯ natural minor is frequently employed in modern classical and electronic music genres, where its complex tonality can create rich, atmospheric textures. The scale's relationship to B major provides interesting possibilities for modal interchange and harmonic development. Its five-sharp key signature makes it an advanced scale for students and performers, offering challenges in sight-reading and technical execution while providing unique expressive possibilities in composition and improvisation.
G♯ natural minor scale details
Information and technical details of the scale.
- Category
- western
- Type
- Heptatonic (7 notes per octave)
- Intervals
- 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 1
- Formula
- 2-1-2-2-1-2-2
- Also known as
- G♯ Aeolian scale, G♯ Aeolian mode, G♯m natural scale, G-sharp pure minor scale
- Enharmonic equivalents
Related scales
Here are some scales that are related to the G♯ natural minor scale. Or browse all piano scales.
G♯ harmonic minor scale
2-1-2-2-1-3-1
G♯ major scale
2-2-1-2-2-2-1
G♯ melodic minor scale
2-1-2-2-2-2-1