Studies analyze the unique intervallic structure—major second, major second, minor third, major second, minor third—for creating melodies. 4. Therapeutic & Physical Properties
Research into using "non-standard" pentatonic scales (e.g., Hirajoshi) to add color. 3. Theory & Composition Pentatonic Scale Studies
A common study topic is using specific pentatonic scales over different chords, such as playing a minor pentatonic on the 2nd degree of a minor chord for a "Dorian" sound. Pentatonic Scale Studies