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D ionian pentatonic scale
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D ionian pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D ionian pentatonic scale is a five-note subset that captures the essential bright spirit of the Ionian mode. On ukulele, its notes are D, F#, G, A, C#. It focuses on the most stable notes of the major scale, offering a more open and suspended sound that is useful in modern pop and contemplative acoustic music. The diatonic chords of D ionian pentatonic are D unknown, F# minor augmented, G unknown, D suspended fourth, F# minor. Commonly used in Pop, Acoustic, Contemporary, Ambient. Notable players include John Mayer, Ed Sheeran. Use over Maj7, Maj9, add9 chords. Provides a modern, open sound for pop and acoustic contexts.
The D ionian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 4 5 7.
Intervals: 2W-H-W-2W-H.
Diatonic chords: D unknown, F# minor augmented, G unknown, D suspended fourth, F# minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D ionian pentatonic scale on ukulele.
ionian pentatonic is the Five-note Ionian subset. View D Ionian scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over Maj7, Maj9, add9 chords. Provides a modern, open sound for pop and acoustic contexts.