What are the notes of the G Ionian scale?

The notes are G, A, B, C, D, E, F♯.

What is the pattern of the G Ionian scale?

The sequence of steps is W – W – H – W – W – W – H (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

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G Ionian scale

The G Ionian scale is made of the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, F♯. It has 7 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

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Note names

1G
2A
3B
4C
5D
6E
7F♯

PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)

The seven scales you get by starting from each degree of the major scale. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Chords built on the scale

IGG B D
iiAmA C E
iiiBmB D F♯
IVCC E G
VDD F♯ A
viEmE G B
vii°F♯dimF♯ A C

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G Ionian scale?: The notes are G, A, B, C, D, E, F♯.
What is the pattern of the G Ionian scale?: The sequence of steps is W – W – H – W – W – W – H (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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