What notes are in the G hirajoshi scale?

The G hirajoshi scale consists of 5 notes: G, B, C#, D and F#. These notes together make up the G hirajoshi scale.

What intervals make up the G hirajoshi scale?

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

G hirajoshi scale

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

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

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

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the G hirajoshi scale

How to play the G hirajoshi scale

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

Scales with same notes

F# in scale

Chords in this scale

G hirajoshi scale

How to play the G hirajoshi scale

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

G chords

B chords

C# chords

D chords

F# chords