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Standard
Scales
Chords
G
Ionian
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

M2-M2-m2-M2-M2-M2
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
E
B
G
D
A
E
C
1
F
A
E
B
F
2
G
D
C
G
3
B
F
4
A
E
C
G
D
A
5
6
B
F
D
A
E
B
7
C
G
C
8
E
B
F
9
D
A
C
G
D
10
F
11
E
B
G
D
A
E
12
C
13
F
A
E
B
F
14
G
D
C
G
15
B
F
16
A
E
C
G
D
A
17
18
B
F
D
A
E
B
19
C
G
C
20
E
B
F
21
D
A
C
G
D
22
F
23
E
B
G
D
A
E
24

Basic Scale Information

  • Name: Ionian Scale
  • Type: Major modal scale
  • Formula: W - W - H - W - W - W - H (1 2 3 4 5 6 7)
  • Relation with Major Scale: Mode I of the major scale (identical)

Theoretical Aspects

  • Sound Character: Bright, joyful, resolute. The arrangement of intervals creates a sense of stability and 'completeness', ideal for optimistic or epic melodies.
  • Typical Chord: I maj7 (major tonic with major seventh)
  • Modal Context: Fundamental in the Western tonal system. It has no particular modal colorings, being the basic reference for other modes.
  • Harmonic Use: Classical tonal harmony, IV-V-I progressions, perfect cadences. Used in almost all musical genres.

Musical Context

  1. Musical Styles: Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Folk
  2. Songs using the scale:
    • Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
    • Ode to Joy - Beethoven
    • Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
  3. Evoked Atmosphere: Sunlight, purity, triumph. Suitable for heroic narratives or moments of emotional openness.