What are the notes of the C Iwato scale?

The notes are C, D♭, F, G♭, B♭.

What is the pattern of the C Iwato scale?

The sequence of steps is H – 2W – H – 2W – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 ♭2 4 ♭5 ♭7.

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C Iwato scale

The C Iwato scale is made of the notes C, D♭, F, G♭, B♭. It has 5 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 ♭2 4 ♭5 ♭7.

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Note names

1C
♭2D♭
4F
♭5G♭
♭7B♭

PatternH – 2W – H – 2W – W(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 Iwato scale?: The notes are C, D♭, F, G♭, B♭.
What is the pattern of the C Iwato scale?: The sequence of steps is H – 2W – H – 2W – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 ♭2 4 ♭5 ♭7.

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

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