Guitar Lesson: The Major Scale - Ionian Mode

Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question:

Q: Can you do a quick video lesson about the Ionian Mode. I think it is associated to the Major Scale. But, my guitar teacher couldnt explain it very well. I always appreciate your clear explanations, could you please help me out!
- Thanks, Lamar Jacksonville, FL.

The mode known as IONIAN is simply an ancient Greek name for our most basic of scales the "Major Scale." The major scale is the most important scale in music. All other scales are either taken from it or compared to it. The video lesson explains the; structure of the Major scale, it's formula, intervals, basic harmonic design and also included are a few simple practice tips.

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[creativeguitarstudio]

Moving, "A, " to, "B, " is a Major 2nd. If you wanted a Minor 3rd from the tone of, "A, " you would need to go up to a, "C, " note. Study intervals and you'll get it. - Andrew

[josiahgust]

Thanks Andrew. Its really nice to have someone teaching who knows all the ins and outs. Most youtube teachers are decent players, but are lacking in knowledge.

[JazzyAnt]

I started understanding everything and then you started talking about intervals. Now I don't know anything.

[jkime]

Andrew, You are such a Great teacher bro. Thank you for what you do. You are the first person to successfully begin to remove the clouds of mystical thinking from all my bad learning, sooo many thanks!!

[wrathfullefthand]

Thank you very much for finding a way to explain it so simply. I've been bashing my head at this for a bit, and finally you brought it together for me. Kudos sir!

[blackbirdpie]

If this video seems confusing, yes, It goes fast, and there's a lot of information here about the major scale and how chords are made, and the chords of a scale. There's some abstract thinking going on here so pay attention everyone! I couldn't have explained it better, but sometimes I try. It can take a long time for a student to absorb all of what you presented here, but you did it all very well. Thanks!

[doctorknockers]

ive been playing for years and always neglected theory.. recently been getting into it and thank you so much for this very clear video on one of the major things you need to learn when you begin to learn theory.

[hearthorns]

Thank you for your video. You are very good when it comes to explain the topic and give some practical examples. Keep up the good work and thanks again.

[czgibson]

A very thorough explanation of the major scale and its intervals.

I'm surprised by the comment at 8:37 - in fact plenty of other scale types have a whole step between the fourth and fifth tones. For example, natural, harmonic and melodic minor all do.

[JasonScottHamilton]

Thanks! Showing how the chords are formed from the scales is great!

[timbryant]

Thanks for this, the stacking of thirds spelling out chords will be so helpful. Thanks again!

[TravelingWithKiwi]

I don't mind memorizing interval, but when I have to move to different string, how did I know which the right fret to start counting interval again?

Do I need to memorize fretboard or is there any standard pattern for that?

[saransh]

thank you nice improvisation on the ionian

[bananafooter]

You're great Andrew! Thanks for all your help :)

[etidancal]

Thank you for the video, it is very easy to understand. You give very simple and clear explanations!!!

[jkuebler]

this is just what i needed. definatly helped. its good to get out of the blues pentatonics into something new.

[David-tgsb]

Why would there need to be a discussion of no D# in the key of A since there is no D# in the key of A? Does it have to do with the "tone and semi tone" explanation you offered earlier?

[JMcKaySV]

Thanks for the help mate but you've just explained the bit I already understand! I'm stuck on the Ionian transistion

[TasteForDisaster]

i love the intro improve, but i noticed you don't stay in the same area as where the Ionian mode is played, is it just an octave higher or what?

[DirtyCasual]

hi. just wanna ask. i heard that each mode has a distinct sound (this mode sounds happy and this mode sounds sad) or something like that, so my question is what does each mode sound like?