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A iwato scale
Fretboard diagram
Standard (EADGBE)
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A iwato scale — chords and intervals
The A iwato scale is a dark and brooding Japanese pentatonic scale. On guitar, its notes are A, Bb, D, Eb, G. It is essentially a pentatonic Locrian mode, known for its unstable and mysterious character, often used to depict shadows or deep contemplation. The diatonic chords of A iwato are D suspended fourth, Bb unknown, G minor, Eb unknown, G minor augmented.
The A iwato scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 4 ♭5 ♭7.
Intervals: H-2W-H-2W-W.
Diatonic chords: D suspended fourth, Bb unknown, G minor, Eb unknown, G minor augmented.
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