G shape
Ab Hirajoshi uses a root-anchored G reference window without claiming a diatonic parent.
G shape tab (0-4) e |-0-----------4| B |-0-----------4| G |----1-----3---| D |----1--2------| A |----1--2------| E |-0-----------4|
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Ab Hirajoshi Scale
Learn the Ab Hirajoshi scale on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1Ab2Bbb3Cb5Ebb6Fb
Full fretboard map
Every Ab Hirajoshi Scale note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five Ab Hirajoshi positions
These root-anchored reference windows organize the scale without claiming a traditional CAGED parent.
E shape
Ab Hirajoshi uses a root-anchored E reference window without claiming a diatonic parent.
E shape tab (3-7) e |----4-----6---| B |----4--5------| G |-3--4---------| D |----------6---| A |----------6--7| E |----4-----6---|
D shape
Ab Hirajoshi uses a root-anchored D reference window without claiming a diatonic parent.
D shape tab (5-9) e |----6--7------| B |-5-----------9| G |----------8--9| D |----6-----8---| A |----6--7------| E |----6--7------|
C shape
Ab Hirajoshi uses a root-anchored C reference window without claiming a diatonic parent.
C shape tab (8-12) e |---------11---| B |----9----11---| G |-8--9---------| D |-8--9---------| A |---------11---| E |---------11---|
A shape
Ab Hirajoshi uses a root-anchored A reference window without claiming a diatonic parent.
A shape tab (11-15) e |11-12---------| B |11-12---------| G |------13------| D |------13-14---| A |11----13------| E |11-12---------|