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A hirajoshi scale
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A hirajoshi scale — chords and intervals
The A hirajoshi scale is the most iconic Japanese scale, originally used for tuning the koto. On guitar, it contains the notes A, B, C, E, F. Its poignant intervals create a wistful, traditional sound that has been adopted by rock guitarists to add an oriental edge to modern music. The diatonic chords of A hirajoshi are A minor augmented, E suspended fourth, C unknown, A minor, F unknown.
The A hirajoshi scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 5 ♭6.
Intervals: W-H-2W-H-2W.
Diatonic chords: A minor augmented, E suspended fourth, C unknown, A minor, F unknown.
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