C hirajoshi scale

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

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the C hirajoshi scale

How to play the C hirajoshi scale

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

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

C chords

E chords

F# chords

G chords

B chords