What are the notes of the C Hirajoshi scale?

The notes are C, D, E♭, G, A♭.

What is the pattern of the C Hirajoshi scale?

The sequence of steps is W – H – 2W – H – 2W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 ♭3 5 ♭6.

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C Hirajoshi scale

The C Hirajoshi scale is made of the notes C, D, E♭, G, A♭. It has 5 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 ♭3 5 ♭6.

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Note names

1C
2D
♭3E♭
5G
♭6A♭

PatternW – H – 2W – H – 2W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Scales from modern jazz and from traditions other than the European one. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the C Hirajoshi scale?: The notes are C, D, E♭, G, A♭.
What is the pattern of the C Hirajoshi scale?: The sequence of steps is W – H – 2W – H – 2W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 ♭3 5 ♭6.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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