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