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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN BB

G𝄫 Ionian

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

MEIMIDIHumdrum
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Meter:Octave per barCrotchets in 4/4Quavers in 4/4Triplets in 4/4
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 5 title G𝄫 Ionian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title G𝄫 Ionian
Verovio
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)

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
G𝄫regregG♯G♯AAC♯C♯EEF♯F♯E♭E♭BBFFA♭A♭
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 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.