F hirajoshi scale

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

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the F hirajoshi scale

How to play the F hirajoshi scale

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

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

E chords