B Ichikosucho
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B Ichikosucho Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Ichikosucho scale is an ancient Japanese court music scale used in Gagaku ceremonies. On Ukulele, it contains the notes B, C#, D#, E, F, F#, G#, A#. It has a Lydian-like structure and is used to evoke a sense of imperial majesty and historical tradition. 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.
Notes: B, C#, D#, E, F, F#, G#, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4P, 5d, 5P, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Formula: W-W-H-H-H-W-W-H
Number of notes: 8
Musical Character
An ancient Japanese court music scale with a Lydian-like structure (#4) that evokes imperial majesty and historical tradition.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Japanese, Classical, Film Scores
Notable players: Takemitsu, Hosokawa
How to Use the B Ichikosucho Scale
Use over Maj7#11 in Japanese-influenced compositions. Adds cultural authenticity to Eastern-themed scores.
Origin & Background
Used in Gagaku (Japanese imperial court music) for ceremonial and formal compositions.
Related Scales
The B Ichikosucho scale contains 8 notes (B, C#, D#, E, F, F#, G#, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.