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Tuning	Name
EADGBE	Standard Guitar Tuning
DGCFAD	D Standard
FACGCE	F Major 9
DADF#AD	Open D
BDDDDD	Iris
CGCFAD	Drop C
DADGAD	Modal D
DAEAC#E	Open A Add4
CGCGGC	Ben Howard
CGDGBD	Open G/C Add4

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C#F#BEADGBE	9 String standard
F#BEADGBE	8 String standard
BEADGBE	7 String standard

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The Hirajoshi scale in A

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[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

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E Japanese Iwato Scale in on guitar 👇

E Japanese Iwato Scale in on guitar 👇

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

9 views 3 Apr 2025

C Hirajoshi scale pattern #1 - Open position.

C Hirajoshi scale pattern #1 - Open position.

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

22 views 17 Mar 2023

Hirajoshi scale starting on A try this over Amadd9 and Asus2 chords.

Hirajoshi scale starting on A try this over Amadd9 and Asus2 chords.

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

3 views 26 Aug 2025

Oli Herbert of All That Remains - The Hirajoshi Scale Lesson!

Oli Herbert of All That Remains - The Hirajoshi Scale Lesson!

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

105 views 10 Feb 2021

The Japanese pentatonic Hirajoshi scale

The Japanese pentatonic Hirajoshi scale

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

18 views 20 Feb 2021

Hirajoshi Scale - Guitar Lesson (Japanese Minor Pentatonic Scale)

Hirajoshi Scale - Guitar Lesson (Japanese Minor Pentatonic Scale)

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

9 views 1 Nov 2024

All That Remains' Oli Herbert - The Hirajoshi Scale Part 2

All That Remains' Oli Herbert - The Hirajoshi Scale Part 2

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

24 views 12 Mar 2021

[Guitar Lesson] Hirajoshi Scales, Modes & Licks

[Guitar Lesson] Hirajoshi Scales, Modes & Licks

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

40 views 10 Feb 2021

Hirajoshi Scale Lesson - Chris Brooks Guitar

Hirajoshi Scale Lesson - Chris Brooks Guitar

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

17 views 22 Oct 2021

Hirajoshi Scale Guitar Lesson Shapes and Lick

Hirajoshi Scale Guitar Lesson Shapes and Lick

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

38 views 7 Aug 2021

Learned a new scale on my Guitar, made a quick song: Hirajoshi

Learned a new scale on my Guitar, made a quick song: Hirajoshi

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

64 views 2 Dec 2024

Oriental Melodies - Learn To Play Ritusen, Hirajoshi, Japanese Scale - Guitar Lesson - WITH TABS

Oriental Melodies - Learn To Play Ritusen, Hirajoshi, Japanese Scale - Guitar Lesson - WITH TABS

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

24 views 20 Feb 2021

Hirajoshi is the name of a Japanese scale originally used in shamisen music

Hirajoshi is the name of a Japanese scale originally used in shamisen music

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

21 views 16 May 2021

10 Japanese Riffs using the Hirajoshi (Hirojoshi) and Kumoi Scales

10 Japanese Riffs using the Hirajoshi (Hirojoshi) and Kumoi Scales

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

76 views 2 Mar 2021

How To Play The Hirajoshi Scale | 3 Tricks!

How To Play The Hirajoshi Scale | 3 Tricks!

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

10 views 30 May 2021

I Can't Play Hirajoshi

I Can't Play Hirajoshi

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

5 views 15 Jan 2022

Keith Whalen - Playing some guitar 2005

Keith Whalen - Playing some guitar 2005

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

24 views 2 Mar 2021

The Hirajoshi Scale Pentatonic Modes and Applications

The Hirajoshi Scale Pentatonic Modes and Applications

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

41 views 7 Dec 2021

Cool Scale of the Day | The Heavenly Hirajoshi Scale

Cool Scale of the Day | The Heavenly Hirajoshi Scale

[1] "The hirajoshi, kumoijoshi, and kokinjoshi 'scales' are Western derivations of the koto tunings of the same names. These scales have been used by rock and ...

0 views 17 Jun 2023

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