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SCALE · ON BASS CLARINET

D♭ Ionian

The major scale labelled as a mode — the pre-tonal bright default.

MEIMIDIHumdrum
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds an octave + major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title D♭ Ionian Verovio
Keyboard
CFCFCFCD♭E♭G♭A♭B♭D♭E♭G♭A♭B♭D♭E♭G♭A♭B♭
Related scales
Diatonic chord harmonisation
Same scale, other instruments
Same scale, other tonics
Modes built on this tonic
Theory reference
Questions
What notes are in the D♭ Ionian scale?

The D♭ Ionian scale uses the notes D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What chords work over D♭ Ionian?

The diatonic chords of D♭ major: D♭ major, ii minor, iii minor, IV major, V major (or V7), vi minor, vii°. Strong cadences use IV→V→I.

How do I finger D♭ Ionian on Bass Clarinet?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Ionian scale?

The major scale labelled as a mode — the pre-tonal bright default.