What I've noticed that sounds particularly "Japanese" in these pentatonic scales like Akebono, Hirajoshi and Iwato, is the Run from 1-b2-4, or in the case of the Akebono scale, 5-b6-1( It uses the same intervals as 1-b2-4 in a different context) with the other notes of the pentatonic scale bringing the additional flavors. This sort of run isn't common from other traditions that use the b2 or b6, especially given that in Heptatonic scales, you'd often play a third between the b2 and 4 or a seventh between the b6 and 1. so it immediately remembers me of Japan. I even use this approach to make fun transitions between "Japanese" and "Arabic" music, by starting to play Major Thirds and Sevenths to bring that "Hijaz" feel, and dropping them to bring the "Hirajoshi" feel, all on plucked instruments.
I explain this based on 『邦楽百科事典』. AKEBONO-tuning （In IKUTA party it have another name :DUBBLE NAKAZORA-tuning.） E, down to A, up to B, C#,D,F#,G,B,C#,D, F#,G,B (It is just approximation by note. We don't know what temperament it is. )
I play the flute and recently wondered about learning the dizu bamboo flute. With your instructions I realized how I could adapt/adopt this style for my own compositions and soulful note wanderings. Thank you.
Shoutouts to my man OKI aka yasuke in a past life. If you know, you know. On another note; very thankful for your videos covering these Japanese scales. Useful examples, too!
I could be wrong about this, but I think this may actually be the Hirajoshi scale (平調子) in Aeolian mode, apposed to the Akebono scale. I say this for two reasons: 1) A lot of the Akebono scale videos on youtube are inconsistent on what the Akebono scale actually is. 2) Wikipedia says that the Akebono scale is actually just a diatonic scale that doesn't have a fixed tonic. So the tonic moves around during the song. I also found a few Japanese articles saying the same thing. If you want to hear a song in the real Akebono scale, look up "Akebononoshirabe" or copy and paste "曙調" into the search bar.
Hey man I dug a little bit further into the issue and yes finally I saw a lot of inconsistencies. In the end there actually can exist different forms of the same Japanese scale. For example, Hirajoshi can make Aeolian, Phrygian, Locrian, Lydian and Ionian versions. More explanation on this video: ua-cam.com/video/zphzMVIWN5k/v-deo.html
Actually, in Indonesia, there's a scale named "Madenda Scale" from Sundanese that have a same note as Akebono Scale. You can search on google as "Tangga nada Madenda". "Tangga Nada" means "Scale". Because of the similarity of those scales, I found it hard to get the difference. Or maybe it is just the same, the difference is just the instrument that they use to play the scale.
You should be aware that Akebono comes from a different musical background than our harmonic theories. I get that this video has a focus on practical use of the scale today, but just be aware that our music theory does not claim to be universaly applicable and true. every style of music needs it`s own theory.
thank you Music Making Academy, i am from INDIA, looking forward to more uploads, keep the good work, will use the idea this for my channel, thanks again.
The example is only modernist japanese as it is a very very Western stylized song. I feel like Western music, whether intentional or not, has committed it's fair share of Erasure in the remainder of the world. Some renditions of true traditional songs exist in recording but as they are "harsh ' on Western ears they have not been popular
What I've noticed that sounds particularly "Japanese" in these pentatonic scales like Akebono, Hirajoshi and Iwato, is the Run from 1-b2-4, or in the case of the Akebono scale, 5-b6-1( It uses the same intervals as 1-b2-4 in a different context) with the other notes of the pentatonic scale bringing the additional flavors. This sort of run isn't common from other traditions that use the b2 or b6, especially given that in Heptatonic scales, you'd often play a third between the b2 and 4 or a seventh between the b6 and 1. so it immediately remembers me of Japan.
I even use this approach to make fun transitions between "Japanese" and "Arabic" music, by starting to play Major Thirds and Sevenths to bring that "Hijaz" feel, and dropping them to bring the "Hirajoshi" feel, all on plucked instruments.
This is great. I was looking for a tutorial not only how to make Japanese music but also to blend it with Western chords and this video does both!
Love the nature video visuals to go with the scale. Great explanation of scale and harmony theory for akebono.
Thanks for this! Can't wait for the others :)
Thanks for checking it out!
I explain this based on 『邦楽百科事典』.
AKEBONO-tuning （In IKUTA party it have another name :DUBBLE NAKAZORA-tuning.）
E, down to A, up to B,
C#,D,F#,G,B,C#,D, F#,G,B
(It is just approximation by note. We don't know what temperament it is. )
I play the flute and recently wondered about learning the dizu bamboo flute. With your instructions I realized how I could adapt/adopt this style for my own compositions and soulful note wanderings. Thank you.
Shoutouts to my man OKI aka yasuke in a past life. If you know, you know.
On another note; very thankful for your videos covering these Japanese scales. Useful examples, too!
0:54 that one is used on Lady of the Snow - Symphony X
Beautiful. Well done.
I could be wrong about this, but I think this may actually be the Hirajoshi scale (平調子) in Aeolian mode, apposed to the Akebono scale. I say this for two reasons: 1) A lot of the Akebono scale videos on youtube are inconsistent on what the Akebono scale actually is. 2) Wikipedia says that the Akebono scale is actually just a diatonic scale that doesn't have a fixed tonic. So the tonic moves around during the song. I also found a few Japanese articles saying the same thing. If you want to hear a song in the real Akebono scale, look up "Akebononoshirabe" or copy and paste "曙調" into the search bar.
I checked the other website based on your comment. The scale in this channel is consistent with others'
Hey man I dug a little bit further into the issue and yes finally I saw a lot of inconsistencies. In the end there actually can exist different forms of the same Japanese scale. For example, Hirajoshi can make Aeolian, Phrygian, Locrian, Lydian and Ionian versions. More explanation on this video: ua-cam.com/video/zphzMVIWN5k/v-deo.html
Rhanks a lot, sounds amazing!
Wonderful! I benefitted!
Great channel, sir. Right to the point, clear and technical explanation. Keep the good work. :-)
thank you so much for this series, it's exactly what I was looking for!!
Actually, in Indonesia, there's a scale named "Madenda Scale" from Sundanese that have a same note as Akebono Scale. You can search on google as "Tangga nada Madenda". "Tangga Nada" means "Scale".
Because of the similarity of those scales, I found it hard to get the difference. Or maybe it is just the same, the difference is just the instrument that they use to play the scale.
Amazing video👍
Really helpful
Perfect timing. Your upload that is 😆
Awesome content!
Would it be a good idea to drone 5 and then play this scale
Great!!!
You should be aware that Akebono comes from a different musical background than our harmonic theories. I get that this video has a focus on practical use of the scale today, but just be aware that our music theory does not claim to be universaly applicable and true. every style of music needs it`s own theory.
Arpeggiating this scale gives a very minor9 type feel
thank you Music Making Academy, i am from INDIA,
looking forward to more uploads, keep the good work, will use the idea this for my channel,
thanks again.
Is this the same as Miyako bushi scale?
ua-cam.com/video/GWxYIuw4Q-w/v-deo.htmlm45s does anyone know which scale was used for that song?
The example is only modernist japanese as it is a very very Western stylized song. I feel like Western music, whether intentional or not, has committed it's fair share of Erasure in the remainder of the world. Some renditions of true traditional songs exist in recording but as they are "harsh ' on Western ears they have not been popular
2:36/3:53
Get the Wu Tang Clan back together 2:41
Itsuku - pronunciation should be I-tsu-ki. いつき
Sounds very Ethiopian as well. I think they use the same scale
Fun fact: this person said "Akebono" wrong. it's pronounced "ah-Keh-bow-no"
ah-keh-boh-noh
coming from an aspiring linguist
Just said akebono
@@FuraFaolox XD
@@ShiorikoDesu hm?
i got your sarcasm lol