G major: piano-course lesson 2

Originally published on jonatascastro.com. English edition translated and revised 01 Oct 2026. Historical examples are identified in the text.

This is the second lesson in my piano-course series. After starting with C major, we move to G major.

G major has one sharp: F♯. Its notes are:

G – A – B – C – D – E – F♯ – G

Watch the original G-major lesson on YouTube

What the lesson covers

In the video, I play the scale over two octaves and demonstrate the fingering. At the end, I also play the C-major, D-major, and G-major chords.

Together, those chords are the IV, V, and I chords in G major. Playing them after the scale helps connect the notes you are practicing with the harmony you will hear in songs.

How to practice

Start with one hand at a time. Keep the F♯ consistent, especially when descending. Once each hand feels comfortable, combine them at a tempo that lets you play evenly.

The next goal is not speed: it is a smooth thumb crossing and a steady pulse across both octaves.

This illustration was part of my 12-major-scales material. The original ebook download is currently unavailable; the introduction and lesson have been preserved here.

For the first lesson and an explanation of finger numbers, see C major.