Root & scale

Fb ionian major #2

F♭

I

F♭maj
G

#II

B𝄫7no5/G
A♭

iii

A♭m
B𝄫

IV

B𝄫maj
C♭

V+

C♭aug
D♭

vi

D♭m
E♭

VII

E♭majb5

Fretboard positions

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F♭4
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
C♭3
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
G3
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
D3
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
B𝄫2
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
F♭2
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
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Listen to the Fb ionian major #2 scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the Fb ionian major #2 scale

The Ionian Major #2 scale features a raised second note, offering a bright and somewhat unexpected twist on the traditional Major scale.

tip
  • The Ionian Major #2 scale adds a sharp 2nd (II#) to the traditional major scale, providing a bright yet unconventional sound. Use it in jazz and fusion to explore non-traditional major harmonies.
  • Focus on the sharp 2nd (II#) to add tension in your solos, while maintaining the overall brightness of the major scale.
  • Incorporate this scale into fusion or modern jazz compositions where its raised 2nd (II#) adds harmonic color without losing the foundational major tonality.
  • Blend the Ionian Major #2 scale with the Lydian scale to explore chromatic movement while retaining the major feel in your solos.
  • Use this scale in film scoring or progressive rock where its bright, yet slightly dissonant sound can evoke a surreal or futuristic atmosphere.