C# Hirajoshi Cavaquinho Scale

Cavaquinho scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

C# hirajoshi scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C# hirajoshi scale on 4-string guitar with 17 frets. Notes: D#, E, G#, A, C#.D#EG#AC#D#EC#D#EG#AC#D#EG#AC#D#EG#AD#EG#AC#D#E1357911121315

C# Hirajoshi in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The C# Hirajoshi scale is the most iconic Japanese scale, originally used for tuning the koto. On Cavaquinho, it contains the notes C#, D#, E, G#, A. Its poignant intervals create a wistful, traditional sound that has been adopted by rock guitarists to add an oriental edge to modern music. Commonly used in Japanese, Rock, Metal, Ambient, Film Scores. Notable players include Joe Satriani, Marty Friedman, Miyavi. Use over minor chords, sus2, and open string drones. Works beautifully with ambient effects and reverb for atmospheric textures.

Notes: C#, D#, E, G#, A

Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 5P, 6m

Degrees: 1 2 b3 4 b5

Formula: W-H-4-H-4

Number of notes: 5

Tuning: Standard (D-B-G-D)

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