G minor key signature is a musical notation that indicates the presence of two flat notes (Bb and Eb) in the key of G minor. It tells musicians which notes to play as flats throughout a piece in the key of G minor.
Relative Major Key: The relative major key of G minor is Bb major, which has two flats (Bb and Eb) in its key signature.
Melodic Minor Scale: The melodic minor scale is similar to the natural minor scale but with raised sixth and seventh degrees when ascending, while descending follows the natural minor pattern.
Parallel Key: The parallel key refers to major and minor keys that share the same tonic note but have different tonalities. For example, G major is parallel to G minor.
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