Visualize the G Minor Scale layout on the keyboard
The layout of this scale is

The Natural Minor Scale layout on the piano

The Harmonic Minor layout on the piano

The Melodic Minor layout on the piano. Keep in mind that this is the layout of the ascending Melodic Minor scale. When the Melodic Minor is played descending, the notes revert back to the Natural Minor version (see the first tab).


Read the G Minor Scale on the staff
This is what this scale looks like on the staff
Play the G Minor Scale with hands alone
Core positions

Right Hand Core Positions for the Natural Minor Scale

Left Hand Core Positions for the Natural Minor Scale

Right Hand Core Positions for the Harmonic Minor Scale

Left Hand Core Positions for the Harmonic Minor Scale

Right Hand Core Positions for the Melodic Minor Scale

Left Hand Core Positions for the Melodic Minor Scale


Play the G Minor Scale with hands together
First sync point

Second sync point

Expand the C Minor Scale to more octaves
Playing this scale in more octaves
Avoid common mistakes in the G Minor Scale
Common mistakes in this scale are
Other techniques related to the G Minor Piano Scale: