Root & scale

E ichikosucho

E

I

F♯

II

G♯

III

A

IV

B♭

bV

B

V

C♯

VI

D♯

VII

Fretboard positions

select a scale fingering system to highlight fretting positions

E4
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
B3
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
G3
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
D3
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
A2
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
E2
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
B♭
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
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Listen to the E ichikosucho scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the E ichikosucho scale

The Ichikosucho scale is a Japanese scale known for its unique and exotic sound. It's often used in traditional Japanese music and modern compositions to evoke a distinct Japanese atmosphere.

tip
  • The Ichikosucho scale is the Japanese version of the Ionian mode, offering a bright, major scale sound. Use it in traditional Japanese music or world music contexts.
  • Incorporate the Ichikosucho scale in compositions where a traditional, serene Japanese feel is desired, particularly in folk or classical Japanese music.
  • Focus on the natural major sound of this scale to create bright, uplifting melodies, especially when blending it with pentatonic scales for a more traditional feel.
  • Use this scale in world music or cinematic compositions where the traditional Japanese Ionian sound adds cultural depth and melodic beauty.
  • Practice combining the Ichikosucho scale with other Japanese scales like the In or Yo scales to explore modal contrasts in your improvisations.