C# hirajoshi scale

The C# hirajoshi scale consists of the C# (Perfect unison), F (Major third), G (Diminished fifth), G# (Perfect fifth) and C (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 F (Major third) — 4 semitones above C#
  3. Play G (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C#
  4. Play G# (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C#
  5. Play C (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

F chords

G chords

G# chords

C chords