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SCALE · ON BASS GUITAR

G♭ Ionian

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

MEIMIDIHumdrum
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds an octave 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 G♭ Ionian Verovio
Tuning
FretboardTuning: EADG
35791215EADGFG♭A♭B♭C♭D♭E♭FG♭B♭C♭D♭E♭FG♭A♭B♭C♭E♭FG♭A♭B♭C♭D♭E♭FA♭B♭C♭D♭E♭FG♭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 G♭ Ionian scale?

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

What chords work over G♭ Ionian?

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

How do I finger G♭ Ionian on Bass Guitar?

On bass, scales follow the same position-pattern logic as guitar but with two-notes-per-string most often. Walking-bass-line construction draws on chord-tone-arpeggiation through the scale; see /walking-bass for the standalone surface (once it ships).

When would I use the Ionian scale?

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