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SCALE · ON DOUBLE BASS

D♯ Ionian

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

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Tempo120 bpm

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

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title D♯ Ionian Verovio
Keyboard
C𝄪E♯F𝄪B♯C𝄪E♯F𝄪B♯C𝄪E♯F𝄪B♯C𝄪D♯G♯A♯D♯G♯A♯D♯G♯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 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 Double Bass?

On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.

When would I use the Ionian scale?

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