Tuning-specific scale diagram

G Major (Ionian) Scale in C Standard Tuning

G Major (Ionian) Scale in C Standard Tuning shows the same g major (ionian) scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned C F Bb Eb G C. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F#
Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Semitones: 0 2 4 5 7 9 11
Parent scale: G major
Tuning: C F Bb Eb G C
Strings: 6
Open pitch range: C2 to C4
24-fret range: C2 to C6

Open strings and root positions

3 of the 6 open strings belong to G Major (Ionian) Scale: string 6 C (4), string 2 G (1), and string 1 C (4). G roots occur on open string 2.

String 6C4

String 2G1

String 1C4

First root on each string

String 6Fret 7

String 5Fret 2

String 4Fret 9

String 3Fret 4

String 2Open

String 1Fret 7

Low-string pattern

On the lowest C string, the first-octave scale pattern falls at frets 0, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11, with the G root at fret 7. On the highest C string, the first G is at fret 7.

OpenC4

Fret 2D5

Fret 4E6

Fret 6F#7

Fret 7G1

Fret 9A2

Fret 11B3

Practice this tuning-specific layout

Play G Major (Ionian) Scale on the low C string at frets 0, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11, saying each note name and degree aloud.
Build a phrase that lets C on open string 6 ring, then connect it to the nearest G root and two other scale tones.
Connect the G root positions on strings 6 through 1 at frets 7, 2, 9, 4, 0, and 7, adding the nearest scale tone between each pair of roots.