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Relative Minor of G Major: The Key of E Minor
Now consider the key of G major and its relative minor. Since the relative minor scale always starts at scale degree 6 of the major scale, it’s clear from Figure 33 above that the relative minor of G major must be E minor, as E is the 6th note of the G major scale..
And, since a major key and its relative minor always use exactly same set of notes, it would stand to reason that the F♯ note that appears in the key of G major must also appear in its relative minor key, which is E minor.
And sure enough, here’s the stunning evidence, the E minor scale (Figure 34):
FIGURE 34: E Minor Scale, the Relative Minor of G Major
There’s the F♯ note, exactly as predicted by modern science. It’s uncanny. Like predicting the return of Halley’s Comet, except of greater practical value for musicians.