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D ichikosucho scale
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D ichikosucho scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D ichikosucho scale is an ancient Japanese court music scale used in Gagaku ceremonies. On ukulele, it contains the notes D, E, F#, G, Ab, A, B, C#. It has a Lydian-like structure and is used to evoke a sense of imperial majesty and historical tradition. The diatonic chords of D ichikosucho are D unknown, E unknown, Ab minor seventh, A unknown, Ab diminished, A major, B minor, C# 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 D 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: D unknown, E unknown, Ab minor seventh, A unknown, Ab diminished, A major, B minor, C# diminished.
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Use over Maj7#11 in Japanese-influenced compositions. Adds cultural authenticity to Eastern-themed scores.