C# Ionian
C# Ionian
modeAt a Glance
- Formula:
- C# ionian
| Notes | C# | D# | E# | F# | G# | A# | B# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Labels | R | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Roman Numerals | I | ii | iii | IV | V | vi | vii° |
| Steps | W | W | H | W | W | W | H |
Piano
Fretboard
What It Is
The major scale under a different name - degree 1 of the major scale. Notes: C#, D#, E#, F#, G#, A#, B#.
How It Functions
The brightest, most tonally stable mode; the major-key default.
Mood & Character
Bright and stable - the plain 'happy' baseline every other mode gets compared against.
Real Song Examples
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