What notes are in the Ab hirajoshi scale?

The Ab hirajoshi scale consists of 5 notes: Ab, C, D, Eb and G. These notes together make up the Ab hirajoshi scale.

What intervals make up the Ab hirajoshi scale?

The Ab hirajoshi scale contains the following intervals from its root note (Ab): Ab (Perfect unison), C (Major third), D (Diminished fifth), Eb (Perfect fifth) and G (Major seventh).

Ab hirajoshi scale

Q: How do you play the Ab hirajoshi scale on piano?

To play the Ab hirajoshi scale on piano, start on Ab and play the following notes in ascending order: Ab (Perfect unison), C (Major third), D (Diminished fifth), Eb (Perfect fifth) and G (Major seventh). Each note is played one at a time, stepping through the scale from the root.

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

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the Ab hirajoshi scale

How to play the Ab hirajoshi scale

Find Ab (Root) on the piano keyboard
Play C (Major third) — 4 semitones above Ab
Play D (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above Ab
Play Eb (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above Ab
Play G (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above Ab
Play all 5 notes in ascending order to perform the Ab hirajoshi scale

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How to play the Ab hirajoshi scale

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