About the G Ionian Pentatonic scale
G Ionian Pentatonic is used for pop, folk and melodic writing. Think of it as five bright notes drawn from the major scale. It is G Melodic Minor Pentatonic with the third raised.
Its notes are G, B, C, D, and F♯. The formula is 4 semitones H W 4 semitones H.
Also called Ryukyu Scale and Okinawan.
On the piano, G Ionian Pentatonic touches the black key F♯. The key lines up four white keys back to back.
Notes and intervals
| 1 | GG | Root |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | BB | Major 3rd |
| 3 | CC | Perfect 4th |
| 4 | DD | Perfect 5th |
| 5 | F#F♯ | Major 7th |
| Steps | 4 semitones H W 4 semitones H |
|---|---|
| Semitones | 4-1-2-4-1 |
| Degrees | 1 3 4 5 7 |
Shapes
Chromatic
Circle of Fifths
Related scales
Ionian Pentatonic in other keys
C Ionian Pentatonic scaleD flat Ionian Pentatonic scaleD Ionian Pentatonic scaleE flat Ionian Pentatonic scaleE Ionian Pentatonic scaleF Ionian Pentatonic scaleG flat Ionian Pentatonic scaleA flat Ionian Pentatonic scaleA Ionian Pentatonic scaleB flat Ionian Pentatonic scaleB Ionian Pentatonic scale
Modes
The same notes, starting on a different note.
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