Modes of C Major

same seven notes — the root moves

Parent scale

Root note

Display options

Lock root note (parallel modes)

Realistic (log-scaled) fret spacing

Chord tones only (hide 2, 4, 6)

Degree I

Ionian

W W H W W W H

relative to Ionian: —

The major scale. Bright, resolved, home base.

natural degree flat vs. Ionian sharp vs. Ionian current root

Note names use sharps only for simplicity (e.g. D# rather than Eb) — the degree badge below each dot is the reliable functional label regardless of spelling. Alterations are always shown relative to the plain major scale (Ionian), regardless of which parent scale is selected.