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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN BB

E𝄫 Ionian

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

MEIMIDIHumdrum
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a 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 E𝄫 Ionian Verovio
Keyboard
E𝄫F♭A𝄫B𝄫C♭E𝄫F♭A𝄫B𝄫C♭E𝄫F♭A𝄫B𝄫C♭E𝄫G♭D♭G♭D♭G♭D♭
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 E𝄫 Ionian scale?

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

What chords work over E𝄫 Ionian?

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

How do I finger E𝄫 Ionian on Clarinet in Bb?

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.