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