B Kumoijoshi Cuatro Venezolano Scale

Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

B kumoijoshi scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the B kumoijoshi scale on 4-string guitar with 15 frets. Notes: B, C, E, F#, G.BCEF#GBCF#GBCEF#GEF#GBCEBCEF#GBC13579111213

B Kumoijoshi in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The B Kumoijoshi scale is a traditional Japanese Koto tuning that produces a tranquil and standard classical sound. On Cuatro Venezolano, the notes are B, C, E, F#, G. It is a peaceful variation of the Hirajoshi scale used for centuries in Japanese chamber music. Commonly used in Japanese, Classical, Ambient. Notable players include Kitaro, Takemitsu. Use over minor chords and sustained bass notes. Best in sparse, contemplative arrangements.

Notes: B, C, E, F#, G

Intervals: 1P, 2m, 4P, 5P, 6m

Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5

Formula: H-4-W-H-4

Number of notes: 5

Tuning: Standard (B-F#-D-A)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

All Cuatro Venezolano scales in Standard tuning