What is G-flat major?
{{Infobox Scale| | image_name=G-flat_Major_key_signature.png | scale_name=G{{music|flat}} major | relative=[[E-flat minor|E{{music|flat}} minor]] | parallel=G{{music|flat}} minor<br>enharmonic:<br>[[F-sharp minor|F{{music|sharp}} minor]] | enharmonic=[[F-sharp major]] | first_pitch=G{{music|flat}} | second_pitch=A{{music|flat}} | third_pitch=B{{music|flat}} | fourth_pitch=C{{music|flat}} | fifth_pitch=D{{music|flat}} | sixth_pitch=E{{music|flat}} | seventh_pitch=F }} '''G-flat major''' is a [[major scale]] based on G-flat. Its [[key signature]] has six flats. Its [[relative key|relative minor]] is [[E-flat minor]], and its [[parallel key|parallel minor]] is G-flat minor. This is usually replaced by F♯ minor because G♭ minor's two double-flats make it generally impractical to use. Its [[enharmonic equivalent]] is [[F-sharp major]], whose [[key signature]] also has six accidentals. In writing music in E major for [[B-flat]] instruments, it is preferable to use a G-flat rather an F-sharp key signature. [[Image:Solb mayor escala.png |thumb|410px|Ascending and descending '''G-flat major''' scale.]] G-flat major is sometimes used as a main key for piano works, such as the [[impromptu]]s of [[Chopin]] and [[Schubert]], but rarely for [[orchestra]]. [[Austria|Austrian]] composer [[Gustav Mahler]] liked to use G-flat major in his symphonies. ==Scales and keys== {{Circle of fifths}} [[Category:Musical keys]] [[Category:Major scales]]