C Major (Ionian)
W-W-H-W-W-W-H
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e
B
G
D
A
E
e
B
G
D
A
E
About the Major (Ionian) Scale
The foundation of Western music. Used in pop, rock, country, classical, and countless other genres for its bright, happy, and resolved sound.
Memorization Tip
Memorize the pattern "2 frets, 2 frets, 1 fret, 2 frets, 2 frets, 2 frets, 1 fret". This W-W-H-W-W-W-H (Whole, Whole, Half) step pattern is the key to all major scales.