A hirajoshi scale

The A hirajoshi scale consists of the A (Perfect unison), C# (Major third), D# (Diminished fifth), E (Perfect fifth) and G# (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the A hirajoshi scale

How to play the A hirajoshi scale

  1. Find A (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play C# (Major third) — 4 semitones above A
  3. Play D# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above A
  4. Play E (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above A
  5. Play G# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above A
  6. Play all 5 notes in ascending order to perform the A hirajoshi scale

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

A chords

C# chords

D# chords

E chords

G# chords