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C ichikosucho scale
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C ichikosucho scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The C ichikosucho scale is an ancient Japanese court music scale used in Gagaku ceremonies. On ukulele, it contains the notes C, D, E, F, Gb, G, A, B. It has a Lydian-like structure and is used to evoke a sense of imperial majesty and historical tradition. The diatonic chords of C ichikosucho are C unknown, D unknown, Gb minor seventh, G unknown, Gb diminished, G major, A minor, B diminished. Commonly used in Japanese, Classical, Film Scores. Notable players include Takemitsu, Hosokawa. Use over Maj7#11 in Japanese-influenced compositions. Adds cultural authenticity to Eastern-themed scores.
The C ichikosucho scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 ♭5 5 6 7.
Intervals: W-W-H-H-H-W-W-H.
Diatonic chords: C unknown, D unknown, Gb minor seventh, G unknown, Gb diminished, G major, A minor, B diminished.
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Use over Maj7#11 in Japanese-influenced compositions. Adds cultural authenticity to Eastern-themed scores.