C ionian pentatonic scale diatonic chords
C ionian pentatonic scale seventh chords
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C ionian pentatonic scale — chords and intervals
The harmonized C ionian pentatonic scale generates a clean, bright chord set that emphasizes the most stable tones of major harmony. With fewer notes, the chord options are focused and unambiguous. The chords from C ionian pentatonic are C unknown, E minor augmented, F unknown, C suspended fourth, E minor. These chords create an open, pastoral quality ideal for acoustic singer-songwriter settings. The reduced palette forces creative voice leading and encourages melodic bass movement between chord tones. Commonly used in Pop, Acoustic, Contemporary, Ambient. Notable players include John Mayer, Ed Sheeran.
The C ionian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 4 5 7.
Intervals: 2W-H-W-2W-H.
Diatonic chords: C unknown, E minor augmented, F unknown, C suspended fourth, E minor.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | C unknown |
| ii | E minor augmented |
| iii | F unknown |
| IV | C suspended fourth |
| V | E minor |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C ionian pentatonic scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C ionian pentatonic scale on guitar.
ionian pentatonic is the Five-note Ionian subset. View C 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.