Improvisation — pop in G, relative scale New
This pop progression (G-D-Em-C) is in G major: its relative minor scale is E minor, already used on the E blues and rock sheets. Same notes, different harmonic context.
Tips
As with the C version, stop using the scale's own root as your anchor — aim for the notes of whichever chord is playing, especially the move to Em, which is precisely the relative key.
Chord progression — G
Bar 1
G
I
Bar 2
D
V
Bar 3
Em
vi
Bar 4
C
IV
Fretboard position
root note other scale note
Chords
Related sheets
- Pop in F — syncopated muted strums (Level 4)
- Pop in E — syncopated muted strums (Level 4)
- Pop in D — syncopated rhythm (Level 4)