D 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 : D, E, G♭, G, A, B, D♭
- Intervals : W,W,H,W,W,W,H
- Degrees : D (I - tonic), E (II - supertonic), G♭ (III - mediant), G (IV - subdominant), A (V - dominant), B (VI - submediant), D♭ (VII - leading tone)
Scale Positions
You'll find below the 5 different positions/shapes of the D 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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