G Jazz Minor Scale – 5 CAGED Positions, Tabs and Theory

The G Jazz Minor scale contains the following notes:

G – A – Bb – C – D – E – F#

The G Jazz Minor scale is the same as the ascending version of the G Melodic Minor scale. It can also be viewed as a G Major scale, with a flat 3rd.

G Jazz Minor Modes

The Jazz Minor scale is important, because of the modes that are derived from it. The G Jazz Minor scale contains the following seven modes:

  • G Jazz Minor
  • A Dorian b2
  • Bb Lydian Augmented
  • C Lydian Dominant
  • D Mixolydian b6
  • E Aeolian b5
  • F# Super Locrian

CAGED Positions for the G Jazz Minor Scale

Here are the fret diagrams, as well as the sheet music and tabs for the five CAGED positions of G Jazz minor.

G Jazz Minor in the 1st Position (Lowest Fret is 1)

G Jazz Minor Scale - 1st Position (Diagram)
G Jazz Minor Scale - 1st Position (Notes Tabs)

G Jazz Minor in the 5th Position (Lowest Fret is 5)

G Jazz Minor Scale - 5th Position (Diagram)
G Jazz Minor Scale - 5th Position (Notes Tabs)

G Jazz Minor in the 6th Position (Lowest Fret is 6)

G Jazz Minor Scale - 6th Position (Diagram)
G Jazz Minor Scale - 6th Position (Notes Tabs)

G Jazz Minor in the 8th Position (Lowest Fret is 8)

G Jazz Minor Scale - 8th Position (Diagram)
G Jazz Minor Scale - 8th Position (Notes Tabs)

G Jazz Minor in the 11th Position (Lowest Fret is 11)

G Jazz Minor Scale - 11th Position (Diagram)
G Jazz Minor Scale - 11th Position (Notes Tabs)

G Jazz Minor Open Position

Here is the fret diagram and notes/tabs for the open position of G Jazz Minor.

G Jazz Minor Scale - Open Position (Diagram)
G Jazz Minor Scale - Open Position (Notes Tabs)

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