Scale library · Major (Ionian)

The Major (Ionian) scale in all twelve keys.

Formula 1 2 3 4 5 6 7, step pattern W–W–H–W–W–W–H. In C it is C D E F G A B. It is the scale for the I chord (maj7) and any major-key tonic; the default over Imaj7 in a ii–V–I. Pick a key below to see it drawn on the guitar fretboard or piano keyboard and hear it played.