G iwato scale

The G iwato scale consists of the G (Perfect unison), G# (Minor second), A# (Minor third), C (Perfect fourth), C# (Diminished fifth) and F (Minor seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the G iwato scale

How to play the G iwato scale

  1. Find G (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play G# (Minor second) — 1 semitone above G
  3. Play A# (Minor third) — 3 semitones above G
  4. Play C (Perfect fourth) — 5 semitones above G
  5. Play C# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above G
  6. Play F (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above G
  7. Play all 6 notes in ascending order to perform the G iwato scale

Chords in this scale