Ionian C shape

Intro

Ionian - Intro

Learn how to play the Ionian mode!

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E shape

Ionian E shape

Learn how to play the E shaped Ionian mode!

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A shape

Ionian A shape

Learn how to play the A shaped Ionian mode!

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D shape

Ionian D shape

Learn how to play the D shaped Ionian mode!

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G shape

Ionian G shape

Learn how to play the G shaped Ionian mode!

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C shape

Ionian C shape

Learn how to play the C shaped Ionian mode!

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Connect Shapes

Connect Ionian Shapes

Learn how to Connect all Ionian shapes!

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Cycle Of 4ths

Ionian Cycle Of 4ths

Run the Ionian mode through the Cycle Of 4ths

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Improvisation

Ionian Improvisation

Learn how to improvise with the Ionian mode!

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Advanced Practice RoutineLearn how to play the C shaped Ionian mode!

The C shaped Ionian mode is one of the easiest to phrase with due to its compact layout.

Study the shape carefully, can you see all other modes in this as well?

A Ionian, C shape

All modes within Ionian

A mode is just different starting points of the major scale, can you see this as well?

  1. Dm shaped Dorian
  2. Em shaped Phrygian
  3. E shaped Lydian
  4. G shaped Mixolydian
  5. Am shaped Aeolian

As you improvise, arrange and compose, keep this layer of theory in mind, as you move to each mode.

However, remember: A mode is a pentatonic with added notes!