G major key signature
G major has 1 sharp: F♯. Its relative minor is E minor. The chart below shows the key signature on the treble staff — free to print or download.
What is in the G major key signature?
G major has 1 sharp: F♯. Every F, C, G… of that letter is played sharp throughout the piece, unless cancelled by a natural sign.
How to read it
- Look at the accidentals. G major shows 1 sharp straight after the clef: F♯.
- Name the key from the last accidental. For a sharp key, the last sharp is the seventh note of the scale — go up one semitone to find the key (the last sharp here is F♯).
- Find the relative minor. G major shares this key signature with E minor, its relative minor.
See how it fits with every other key on the circle of fifths(or fill in a blank circle of fifths from memory), learn the notes on the treble clef, or read the guide toreading sheet music.
G major key signature — frequently asked questions
How many sharps or flats does G major have?
G major has 1 sharp: F♯.
What is the relative minor of G major?
E minor is the relative minor of G major — it uses the same key signature.
Is the G major key signature chart free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no sign-up.