G A B C D E F♯ — every note of the G major scale, drawn on the tenor banjo (tuned G D A E, Irish tuning). Tap any note to hear it.
The G major scale has 7 notes: G A B C D E F♯, then G again an octave up. Its key signature has 1 sharp (F♯).
G major sits right beside D in the session — the other key most Irish tunes live in.
The G major scale in first position on the tenor banjo, highest string at the top. Fret numbers under each note; the root, G, in red.
| E string | EopenF♯2G3A5B7 |
|---|---|
| A string | AopenB2C3D5E7 |
| D string | DopenE2F♯4G5A7 |
| G string | GopenA2B4C5D7 |
New to the banjo? Start with Beginner Banjo →Open it in the full Scales page →Chords for tenor banjo →Learn the notes on the neck: What Note? (banjo) →Play session tunes in this key: Melody Trainer →