Tuning-specific scale diagram

A Major (Ionian) Scale in Open A Tuning

A Major (Ionian) Scale in Open A Tuning shows the same a major (ionian) scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned E A E A C# E. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes

ABC#DEF#G#

Formula

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Semitones

0 2 4 5 7 9 11

Parent scale

A major

Tuning

E A E A C# E

Strings

6

Open pitch range

E2 to E4

24-fret range

E2 to E6