Ionian Mode


The ionian mode is used over a major chord progression. This mode is used for Rock & Jazz & Country styles of soloing.


The modes, like scales, can be broken down into 5 different intertwining positions.

The RED notes are the root notes of the mode. ( In this case the root note is G ) The GREEN notes are the rest of the notes in the mode.

Ionian Mode


These are the chords used to make up the ionian chord progression. First you pick a key to play in " A B C D E F G ". Then you use the chords under the key, to form your progression.
Ionian Chords

Ionian Lesson #1
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