D# Kumoijoshi Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Open C tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningOpen C (CGCGCE)
Frets22
D# Kumoijoshi in Open C — Notes and Intervals
The D# Kumoijoshi scale is a traditional Japanese Koto tuning that produces a tranquil and standard classical sound. On Guitar, the notes are D#, E, G#, A#, B. 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: D#, E, G#, A#, B
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 4P, 5P, 6m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5
Formula: H-4-W-H-4
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D# Kumoijoshi in Standard Tuning
- D# Kumoijoshi in Drop D
- D# Kumoijoshi in DADGAD
- D# Kumoijoshi in Open G
- D# Kumoijoshi in Baritone (B Standard)
- D# Kumoijoshi in 7-string
- D# Kumoijoshi in 8-string
- D# Kumoijoshi in Drop C
- D# Kumoijoshi in Drop B
- D# Kumoijoshi in Open D
- D# Kumoijoshi in Half Step Down
- D# Kumoijoshi in Open E
- D# Kumoijoshi in Open A
- D# Kumoijoshi in Double Drop D