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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#, C, C#, F, 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, F 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, F suspended fourth, C# unknown, A# minor, F# unknown.
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