Ionian mode
The Ionian mode is the first mode of the major scale.
Its scale degrees are: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Its intervals are: W W H W W W H
It’s a “major” mode
Descriptors:
- Childish? (lullabies, etc.)
- Boring?
- Stiff?
- Dry?
- Classical?
Q: Is there a difference between Ionian and Major?
A: Arguably yes. “Major” implies functional harmony. To write Ionian, simply use the same scale but without functional harmony.
Q: Does major have a colour tone?
A: Not really.