A♭ Ionian
The major scale labelled as a mode — the pre-tonal bright default.
Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the A♭ Ionian scale?
The A♭ Ionian scale uses the notes A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What chords work over A♭ Ionian?
The diatonic chords of A♭ major: A♭ major, ii minor, iii minor, IV major, V major (or V7), vi minor, vii°. Strong cadences use IV→V→I.
How do I finger A♭ Ionian on Guitar?
On guitar, scales are typically learned as position patterns — three- or four-notes-per-string shapes that move up the neck. The CAGED system positions each scale in five interconnected patterns; the three-notes-per-string approach simplifies modal scales.
When would I use the Ionian scale?
The major scale labelled as a mode — the pre-tonal bright default.