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