Ionian C shape
- Intro
Ionian - Intro
Learn how to play the Ionian mode!
Go to Ionian.
- E shape
Ionian E shape
Learn how to play the E shaped Ionian mode!
Go to Ionian E shape.
- A shape
Ionian A shape
Learn how to play the A shaped Ionian mode!
Go to Ionian A shape.
- D shape
Ionian D shape
Learn how to play the D shaped Ionian mode!
Go to Ionian D shape.
- G shape
Ionian G shape
Learn how to play the G shaped Ionian mode!
Go to Ionian G shape.
- C shape
Ionian C shape
Learn how to play the C shaped Ionian mode!
Go to Ionian C shape.
- Connect Shapes
Connect Ionian Shapes
Learn how to Connect all Ionian shapes!
Go to Connect Ionian Shapes.
- Cycle Of 4ths
Ionian Cycle Of 4ths
Run the Ionian mode through the Cycle Of 4ths
Go to Ionian Cycle Of 4ths.
- Improvisation
Ionian Improvisation
Learn how to improvise with the Ionian mode!
Go to Ionian Improvisation.
Learn 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?

All modes within Ionian
A mode is just different starting points of the major scale, can you see this as well?
- Dm shaped Dorian
- Em shaped Phrygian
- E shaped Lydian
- G shaped Mixolydian
- 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!
