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Chord identification The ionian chord I is the C major chord, and contains the notes C, E, and G. This tonic chord's root / starting note is the 1st note (or scale degree) of the ionian mode. The roman numeral for number 1 is 'I' and is used to indicate this is the 1st triad chord in the mode.
Which modes go with which chords?
Major chords follow the formula 1-3-5-7. Both Ionian and Lydian modes contain these notes; therefore either mode can be used.
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Seventh Chords and Modes.
| Chord Quality | Mode |
|---|---|
| Major, Major 7 | Ionian, Lydian |
| Minor, Minor 7 | Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian |
| Major, Dominant 7 | Mixolydian |
| Diminished, Minor7b5 | Locrian |
What is Ionian mode guitar?
On the guitar, Ionian mode is the first mode of the major scale. It's the sound that's created when the 1st scale degree is functioning as the tonic. ... Any time a piece of music uses the major scale and centers on the 1st degree or chord I, it's Ionian mode.
Do modes change chords?
The chords available to you in a given key are the same no matter what mode you choose. This is because you're still constructing the chords from the same set of 7 notes.
