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E Hirajoshi scale

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

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Note names
  1. 1E
  2. 2F♯
  3. ♭3G
  4. 5B
  5. ♭6C

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 E Hirajoshi scale?
The notes are E, F♯, G, B, C.
What is the pattern of the E 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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