What notes are in the G# hirajoshi scale?

The G# hirajoshi scale consists of 5 notes: G#, C, D, D# and G. 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), C (Major third), D (Diminished fifth), D# (Perfect fifth) and G (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), C (Major third), D (Diminished fifth), D# (Perfect fifth) and G (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), C (Major third), D (Diminished fifth), D# (Perfect fifth) and G (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 C (Major third) — 4 semitones above G#
Play D (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above G#
Play D# (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above G#
Play G (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above G#
Play all 5 notes in ascending order to perform the G# hirajoshi scale

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How to play the G# hirajoshi scale

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