A iwato scale
The A iwato scale consists of the A (Perfect unison), A# (Minor second), C (Minor third), D (Perfect fourth), D# (Diminished fifth) and G (Minor seventh) notes.
How to play the A iwato scale
- Find A (Root) on the piano keyboard
- Play A# (Minor second) — 1 semitone above A
- Play C (Minor third) — 3 semitones above A
- Play D (Perfect fourth) — 5 semitones above A
- Play D# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above A
- Play G (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above A
- Play all 6 notes in ascending order to perform the A iwato scale