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B hirajoshi scale
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B hirajoshi scale — chords and intervals
The B hirajoshi scale is the most iconic Japanese scale, originally used for tuning the koto. On guitar, it contains the notes B, C#, D, F#, G. 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 B hirajoshi are B minor augmented, F# suspended fourth, D unknown, B minor, G unknown.
The B hirajoshi scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 5 ♭6.
Intervals: W-H-2W-H-2W.
Diatonic chords: B minor augmented, F# suspended fourth, D unknown, B minor, G unknown.
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