C Ionian Ukulele Scale (mode) - D-Tuning

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D-Tuning (ADF#B).
View this scale in: Standard Tuning (gCEA)G-Tuning (DGBE)Slack-key Tuning (gCEG)

The Ionian mode is the first mode of the major scale, and simply corresponds to the major scale. The Ionian mode is a major mode and does not really have anything that particularly stands out. It can be used on a major chord or a major 7. And on a grid of chords, for all chords of which are diatonic to the same major key, and starting with the first degree.

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Diagram/Chart

Staff Line Notation

Scale details

  • Type : Major
  • Number of notes : 7
  • Formula : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
  • Notes : C, D, E, F, G, A, B
  • Intervals : W,W,H,W,W,W,H
  • Degrees : C (I - tonic), D (II - supertonic), E (III - mediant), F (IV - subdominant), G (V - dominant), A (VI - submediant), B (VII - leading tone)

Scale Positions

You'll find below the 5 different positions/shapes of the C Ionian Uke scale in D-Tuning (ADF#B), along with their ascending tab patterns.

Position #1

Position #2

Position #3

Position #4

Position #5

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