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A Japanese pentatonic scale (often written Kumoi-joshi) derived from koto tunings and related to Hirajōshi. Typically built as 1, ♭2, 4, 5, ♭6, it has two semitone steps that give a wistful, meditative character used in traditional koto and shakuhachi repertoire and emulated by guitarists seeking 'Japanese' colours.
| Degree | Note | Note+Octave | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | C3 | 0 | 1P |
| 2 | C# | F3 | 0 | 1P |
| 3 | F | G3 | 5 | 4P |
| 4 | G | G3 | 7 | 5P |
| 5 | G# | G#3 | 0 | 1P |